Overview
Section 1: The importance of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Learn how the Mental Capacity Act (2005) empowers people to make decisions for themselves and protects people who lack capacity. Also learn why effective communication is important when working with a person who may lack capacity, amongst other topics.
Section 2: Key elements of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Explore the five statutory principles included in the Mental Capacity Act (2005), as well as how the Act gives legal protection to workers providing care and treatment for individuals who lack capacity, amongst other topics.
Section 3: Restraint
Discover the range of actions that amount to restraint, the factors which make restraint lawful under the Mental Capacity Act (2005), and the actions that are necessary to ensure that a person is lawfully ‘deprived of their liberty’.
Benefits
- Automatic enrolment with an immediate start
- Fully online course
- Study from anywhere, at any time
- Perfect for an introduction or refresher in a subject
- A great addition to a CV
- Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
- Nationally recognised
- Official CPD-certified course
- Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
- No hidden costs
FREE
CPD
CPD (Continued Professional Development)
Distance Learning is suitable for those who wish to study at their own pace, at a pace that suits them. These courses are designed to be part of you Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Age 19+
EU/UK resident for the last three years
Start Date: To Be Advised
Time: At a time to suit you
Day: Work at a day to suit you - Distance Learning only
Duration: 4 Weeks
Online
Accredited Distance Learning courses.
