Mental Capacity Act: e-learning course
This online training course on the Mental Capacity Act has been developed in association with the Department of Health. Its purpose is to update anyone with an interest in the mental health sector with the provisions of the new Mental Capacity Act. Our e-learning course can be used in addition to conventional training on the Mental Capacity Act or as a useful alternative for those who prefer to work at their own pace and at a time and place of their choosing.
Background
Those most likely to be affected include people with dementia, people with learning disabilities and people with mental health problems. The Act also has major implications for those in the caring professions. A code of practice with new roles and responsibilities will be introduced across all health and social care professions.
For case studies targeting practitioners in Residential, Acute, Mental Health, Community and Primary Care see our Mental Capacity Act Specialist units e-learning course.
Problem
The issues of mental capacity and addressing the needs of people affected by a lack of capacity have been characterised by the absence of guidance and consistency. Firstly, there is confusion about what constitutes a lack of capacity. Secondly, the legitimate authority of those acting on behalf of people lacking capacity is unclear. Both these factors are compounded by a lack of consistency in the law and the way it is applied. The absence of a standard set of rules often makes it very difficult to plan and build in safeguards when it comes to health, welfare and financial matters.
Solution
The Mental Capacity Act clarifies the situation and introduces a new framework including a code of practice with decision-making mechanisms designed to ensure protection and consistency. Guidance is now widely available and training resources are being updated to cover the changes and the new framework. This e-learning course will help to facilitate these changes directly and enable staff to carry out their duties competently - and the cost per staff member is very low.
Course units include:
- Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act
- Determining Capacity
- Making Decisions: Providing Care
- The Code of Practice
- The MCA in Practice
- Protection and Supervision.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course learners will be able to:
- describe the five core principles of the Act
- describe the assessment process for establishing capacity
- identify the key elements of consultation and engagement when establishing a person's best interests
- apply the procedures for resolving disputes
- identify where their organisation needs to modify its policies to include the provisions of the Act
- explain the Code of Practice and how it affects working practices.
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