This online course explains the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), helping learners understand how to assess capacity, make lawful decisions, and protect individuals who may be unable to make decisions independently.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose and five core principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
- How to assess decision-making capacity accurately and ethically.
- Best-interest decision-making and involving advocates, families, and professionals.
- Understanding restrictions, restraint and when actions may constitute a deprivation of liberty.
- The DoLS authorisation process and the responsibilities of care providers.
- Rights of individuals under MCA and DoLS and how to maintain clear documentation.
Curriculum Highlights
- Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act
- Mental Capacity Principles
- Assessing Capacity
- Best-Interest Decisions
- Restrictions & Deprivation of Liberty
- DoLS Authorisation Process
- Roles, Responsibilities & Legal Safeguards
- Documentation & Professional Practice
Who Should Enrol
- Healthcare assistants, support workers and adult social-care staff.
- Professionals working with individuals who may lack capacity.
- Anyone who needs to understand MCA and DoLS for compliance and safe practice.
Certification & Key Features
- Fully online and self-paced learning.
- CPD-accredited certificate upon completion.
- Suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals.
- Practical, legislation-aligned guidance for daily care tasks.
Career & Progression
This course supports roles in adult care, healthcare, safeguarding, mental health services and compliance. It also prepares learners for advanced safeguarding and legal framework training.
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£120.00
