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About the course

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) have become a core part of practice in hospital and community settings. This one-day course for medical and nursing professionals covers the philosophical and legal underpinnings of the MCA, latest research in mental capacity, and core skills required for capacity-related decision-making. The role of DoLS will also be covered.
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Learning Objectives
What you will learn from taking this course:
- Describe the philosophical underpinnings of mental capacity and decision- making
- Describe the role of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legislation, and identify when they apply
- Make a capacity assessment in accordance with Act
- Formulate an action plan following capacity assessment in accordance with the principles of the Act
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Target audience
Consultant – psychiatry, CT1-3 – psychiatry, GP, GPVTS, Nursing student, RMN, Social worker, ST4-7 – psychiatry
Lunch options
Lunch & Refreshments Provided