Mental Capacity Act

Description

Welcome to the Halo Staffing eLearning course on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA). In this course, we will guide you through the different elements of the Mental Health Capacity Act, and help you to understand why it is relevant in your role.

Firstly, we will cover the definition of mental capacity, and common causes that lead to a lack of mental capacity in an individual.

The next section will cover the five statutory principles of the Mental Capacity Act, in detail, for you to revise and understand.

After that, we will cover the two-stage process that is used to assess a person for lack of capacity. This section will also explain how to deliver the most appropriate care if an individual is deemed to have a lack of capacity, and what decisions can be supported or made on behalf of individuals.

Next, we will list the different roles, bodies, and powers that support the Mental Capacity Act, elaborating on how they do this effectively and efficiently.

The final section will provide information on the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, detailing the intentions of the safeguards, and situations where restraints or restrictions may need to be implemented.

You can view the introduction video for the Mental Capacity Act course below.

 

Is this for me? 

This course has been carefully designed for carers, support workers, nurses and managers who want to learn more about the Mental Capacity Act. 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 to keep and protect people from harm and abuse and if it’s important for you to understand what the Mental Capacity Act is and how it plays a vital role within the health and social care industry. Keeping in line with Skills for Care and the key legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equality Act 2010 and the Care Act 2014.

What will I learn? 

This course will provide you and/or your team with an understanding of what mental capacity is, why the Mental Capacity Act is relevant in your care role, what the five statutory principles of the Mental Capacity Act, how to assess a person for lack of capacity and how to deliver the appropriate care to those have a lack the capacity. You will also learn about the different roles, bodies and powers that support the Mental Capacity Act. 

Course Duration: 1 to 2 hours.