An introduction to the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
Course information
Date
01 January
Locations
Self-directed online course
Cost
£0.00 - £99.99
Course information
Date
01 January
Locations
Self-directed online course
Cost
£0.00 - £99.99
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Course format
The programme is comprised of 4 eLearning modules:
- Module 1 – Capacity, an introduction
- Module 2 – The Capacity Assessment
- Module 3 – Making decisions for those who lack capacity
- Module 4 – The Mental Health Act in Acute Hospital
Learning objectives
By the end of the course you will have learned how to:
- Recognise when a capacity assessment may be required
- Make a capacity assessment at a level appropriate to your role
- Making decisions for those who lack capacity
- Identify when the Mental Health Act should be used instead of the Mental Capacity Act
- Provide care for patients detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act
Course schedule
01/01/2026
Target audience
Nurses, Doctors, and allied health professionals working in inpatient medical environments
Commission options
Group bookings
Discounted rates are available for group bookings. Please contact us for more information. Maudsley Learning has a full range of courses to meet the needs of your organisation. Most can be delivered to you flexibly and tailored to your requirements.
Bespoke courses
We are able to offer custom-made programs, whether digital or face to face, to meet the education and training needs of your organisation in the UK or internationally.
Research
We value research and knowledge-sharing and will continue to contribute to the literature base on mental health education, addressing important research questions in this exciting field.
