Available on: E-Learning & As part of our Mandatory Courses

This comprehensive Mental Capacity Act and DoLS course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge to uphold patients' rights and make lawful decisions regarding care. Participants learn the five key principles of the MCA, assessment of capacity, best interests decision-making, and appropriate application of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The training covers relevant case law, documentation requirements, role of Lasting Power of Attorney, and advance decisions. Professionals will develop confidence in implementing person-centred approaches that balance autonomy with appropriate safeguarding measures.

• Reduces risk of unlawful care practices through improved legal understanding
• Enhances person-centred care through appropriate application of MCA principles
• Develops confidence in conducting thorough capacity assessments
• Creates more empowering environments that respect individual autonomy
  

• Essential for meeting Regulation 11 (Need for Consent)
• Supports compliance with CQC's effective and responsive domains
• Demonstrates commitment to respecting legal rights and freedoms
  

• Aligns with NICE quality standards on decision-making and mental capacity
• Supports implementation of least restrictive care approaches
• Promotes appropriate involvement of patients in care decisions
  

• CPD Standards Office accredited course exceeding regulatory standards
• Certificate verification available via our website
• Certification complies with all relevant healthcare standards
• Provides documented evidence of professional development