Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of L
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Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Approved by CPD

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This course describes in detail the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act. This includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity and the procedures that can be put in place in the home or workplace to ensure best practices are followed and people are treated fairly at all times.

 

It also introduces the deprivation of liberty safeguards. These safeguards provide a framework for approving the deprivation of liberty for people who lack the capacity to consent to treatment or care in either a hospital or care home setting.

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This course contains 4 modules:

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Module 1 - Introduction

Module 2 - What is the Mental Capacity Act?

Module 3 - Assessing Capacity

Module 4 - The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

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Recommended System Requirements:

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  • Up to date Website Browser (Chrome, Firefox & Safari work best)

  • Up to date video drivers

  • 1GB Ram

  • 3MBps download Broadband minimum

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Course Duration: 75 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account for loading time or thinking time for questions).

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