Mental Capacity Act

Our specialised online training course on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) provides essential knowledge and skills for professionals working with individuals who may lack capacity to make decisions. This course is crucial for healthcare professionals, social workers, legal professionals, and caregivers who need to understand their responsibilities under the MCA.

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Unit 1

1 Lesson
- Understanding The Mental Capacity Act
  
  Learn how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 supports decision-making and safeguards individuals' rights
Unit 2

1 Lesson
- Assessing Mental Capacity
  
  Learn specific tests used to assess capacity, and how to document findings and ensure decisions are in the person’s best interests
Unit 3

1 Lesson
- Supporting Decision Making
  
  Help individuals to understand and retain information before decisions. Learn how to communicate effectively and document the process
Unit 4

1 Lesson
- Decision Making and Capacity
  
  Assess and support individuals' decision-making capacity, ensuring all actions are in their best interests.
Unit 5

1 Lesson
- Rights and Restraints
  
  Learn to ensure decisions respect individual rights and how to use the least restrictive measures.

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