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Mental Capacity Act: core skills in assessment

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Introductory
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About Mental Capacity Act training

This one-day course for medical and nursing professionals covers the philosophical and legal underpinnings of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), latest research in mental capacity, and core skills required for capacity-related decision-making.

The role of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) will also be covered, a core part of practice in hospital and community settings.

Learning objectives
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 the Act Formulate an action plan following capacity assessment in accordance with the principles of the Act
Why study this course?

Learn from the experts

At Maudsley Learning, we’re experts in providing mental health training for both healthcare and non-healthcare staff. We’re closely aligned with King’s College London and are part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), meaning our staff have extensive knowledge of mental health related topics.

Advance your knowledge

Whether you’re looking to complete training as part of your CPD, or simply want to learn more, this Mental Capacity Act training will help you to deepen your knowledge of the topic. If you’re a healthcare organisation looking to upskill your team, you can contact us at maudsleylearning@slam.nhs.uk or 0330 808 9391 to commission a bespoke course, which is tailored to your individual needs.

Course presented by

Dr Greg Shields
Head of Product Development and Strategy and Quality Assurance Lead at Maudsley Learning
Consultant Psychiatrist, Cancer Psychological Care Team, King's College Hospital
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Target audience
Consultant – psychiatry, CT1-3 – psychiatry, GP, GPVTS, Nursing student, RMN, Social worker, ST4-7 – psychiatry
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This course will be taking place online
17/06/2022 09:00-17:00
8 hours
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Frequently asked questions

Is Mental Capacity Act training mandatory?

If you want to carry out certain functions under the Mental Capacity Act, you’ll have to complete mandatory training. Specifically, this has to be approved by the Department of Health. You can do these courses in person, or you can complete some online if you prefer.

What is the difference between DoLS and Mental Capacity Act?

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is a part of the Mental Capacity Act. However, this is being replaced by the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). The DoLS outlines the procedures in place to deprive someone of their liberty if they lack the capacity to consent. This is designed to keep them safe from harm. If you'd like to learn more about the LPS, book onto our Liberty Protection Safeguards training.