Applying the Mental Health Act 2007: e-learning course
The Mental Health Act gained Royal Assent on 19th July 2007 and is part of a number of measures introduced to update mental health legislation. This online training course will identify the key provisions of the new Act for anyone with an interest in the mental health sector. More specifically, practitioners will learn how to apply the Act in their daily work.
The topics include:
- Basic Concepts
- Inclusions and Exclusions
- Code of Practice
- Appropriate Treatment test
- Guiding Principles of the Act
- Supervised Community Treatment
- Non-compliance
- New safeguards
- Hospital Managers' Responsibilities
- Changes in Patients' Rights
- Professional Roles
- The Responsible Clinician
- The Approved Mental Health Professional
- The Section 12 Doctor
Additional information
This course is not designed to help you understand mental health issues per se although it will help you understand what is meant by the term 'mental disorder'. It will help you understand how the new 2007 Act relates to other relevant legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the existing Mental Health Act 1983, and provides pertinent case studies which help you decide which legislation to apply.
The Mental Health Act 2007 course covers new rules regarding treatment in the community, revised rules about "nearest relative" and changes to a number of definitions and applicable criteria. It also includes a new Code of Practice and, following the Bournewood Case, new guidance regarding the deprivation of liberty.
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.
E-learning is an efficient and cost-effective way to deliver this knowledge. The course provides the required key facts and includes quizzes and tests within each unit and a formal assessment at the end to check learning and understanding. On completion, staff will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out their duties competently and with confidence.
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Trainers / Organisations: for prices and to register your interest in the course, please e-mail us at: info@embrace-learning.co.uk
