Description
Welcome to the Halo Staffing Care Workforce Pathway eLearning course on Understanding mental capacity and how it can affect how you deliver support .
We will begin this course with an explanation of the principles of mental capacity act 2005.
We will also present a list of all the relevant legislations in the UK.
Finally, we will then inform you about the application of the principles of the mental capacity act.
Is this for me?
This course has been carefully designed for organisations who want to learn about the Care Workforce Pathway – Understanding mental capacity and how it can affect how you deliver support. As specialists in providing staffing solutions Halo Staffing’s courses are relevant for many industries including health and social care for carers, support workers, nurses and managers. Completing this course will ensure that you are fully up to date with relevant content to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your field. On successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a certificate and digital badge valid for 1 year.
Why should I take this course?
You should take this course if it’s necessary for you or your team develop and clear understanding of mental capacity and how it can affect how you deliver support to the individual as a personal assistant (PA). Keeping in line with the Care Workforce Pathway guidelines, the Skills for Care guidelines, the Human Rights Act 1998 – Article 8, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 – Regulation 10, The Equality Act 2010, The Care Act 2014 and The Data Protection Act 2018.
What are the benefits of taking this course?
This course helps care staff overcome challenges in understanding and applying mental capacity in day to day practice. By learning how capacity can vary and how to support individuals in making their own decisions, staff can avoid inappropriate or restrictive care. It also strengthens knowledge of legal frameworks and best interest decision making, ensuring care is both lawful and person centred. Overall, the course enables staff to deliver more respectful, empowering support while reducing risks around consent and decision making.
What will I learn?
This course will provide you and/or your team with a clear understanding of the principles of mental capacity as they apply to your role as a PA, list of all the relevant legislations in the UK and inform you about the application of the principles of mental capacity and the importance of consent in your role.
Course Duration: 30 minutes.
