The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) came into force in 2005 and was the then followed by The Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS in 2009).
DurationThis Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA & DOLS) course provides a background into the Mental Capacity Act and its relationship to DOLS.
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) came into force in 2005 and was the then followed by The Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS in 2009).
We explore how (MCA & DOLS) work together within the healthcare sector. Training your staff with the essential tools ensures that they are working in a compliant way whilst gaining consent and working within the best interests of those in their care.
Course Content
Legislation
Practical approaches to the use of the principles
How to assess capacity
Best interest decision making
Recording for the MCA
Understanding your role under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Why DOLS is needed
Lawful deprivation of liberty
The assessment process required for assessing both mental capacity and the authorisation for deprivation of liberty
What constitutes a deprivation of liberty and how it is likely to occur
How the assessment process works
What to do if you suspect there is a deprivation of liberty
By the end of this course students should be able to:
Identify the key provisions in this new legislation and apply them directly to their professional roles
Promote the well-being of those who lack capacity within a positive rights-based perspective
Recognise the best practice approaches to decision making in the lives of those who lack capacity in your care
Determine concepts such as capacity, consent, best interests and apply these to their work with users of health and social care services.
Course Assessment and Certification
Assessment: There is no formal assessment although the trainer will check understanding and involvement of all students throughout the duration of the course.
Certification: On successful completion of the course students will receive a certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.
About Us
Operating from our head office in Royal Mews, Cheltenham. Tidal Training Ltd provides the highest quality of healthcare, medical, clinical training and first aid training to our customer base nationwide.
The company was founded in 2012 by Colin Frensham (Director)
Colin has over 19 years management and training experience in the healthcare sector and had previously worked at management level for national and multi-national organisations.
Colin has nearly 30 years medical knowledge behind him which all started in 1986 when Colin served in Her Majesty’s Forces for 13 years as a combat medical technician in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He has also worked in the offshore industry as a remote site and offshore medic.
Colin was presented with a Staffordshire Ambulance Service commendation in 2002 for stopping at assisting the scene of a fatal accident having saved the life of the critically injured driver before emergency services could attend the scene.
Directors Statement
The company has gone from strength to strength since day one and it is growing at a steady and manageable pace. We are keen to build new relationships with small and large organisations and we have excelled in our customer service and training delivery for our existing client base.
Our Tutors
Tidal now has a portfolio of over 38 tutors covering the length and breadth of the UK. Each of which we have chosen because of their individual backgrounds, teaching experience, work ethics, loyalty, professionalism and attention to detail and all have a drive to deliver training courses to the highest standard.
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