MCA and DoLS
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Course Aim
To apply the Mental Capacity Act Principles into the care you provide to those with a mental health condition or living with dementia.
Learning Outcomes- Be up to date with current statistics surrounding mental capacity
- Know what the MCA is, why it’s important and who it affects
- Know how to identify someone with a lack of capacity
- Be aware of the key legislations surrounding mental capacity
- Know the boundaries involved when caring for someone with a lack of capacity
- Recognise how to help individuals make informed choices
- How to risk assess a person’s choices
- Recognise what “best interests” are and how to use the checklist provided
- Know the 5 core principles of MCA
- Know how and when to assess capacity
- Be aware of the two-stage functional test for capacity
- Be familiar with the standard authorisation process
- Understand how to restrict and restrain in a person’s best interest
- Know how to write Care Plans for individuals that lack capacity
MCA and DoLS
This course is aimed at people caring for individuals who lack the capacity to make decisions.
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