Course Outline:
Adult health and social care professionals explore the theory of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) to integrate theory and process into daily practice.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Act) provides the legal framework for professionals in health and social care working with people who may be unable to take decisions for themselves in respect of their care and treatment.
This course is aimed at all health and social care professionals who work with adults to enable them to gain an in-depth exploration and robust understanding of the Act and integrate the theory and process into everyday practice.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Outline the key purpose and ethos of the Act
- Explain how the five core principles relate to day-to-day practice
- Apply the key elements of the test for capacity in line with case law to complex
case studies - Analyse the concept of best interests and explore the best interests checklist in light of
case law developments - Examine the continuum from routine decisions for care and treatment protected by
Section 5 of the Act, through to interventions that involve restriction and restraint
through to interventions that go beyond mere restriction to potentially a deprivation
of liberty and link to care management - Examine the duties and role of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
- Outline the role of the Lasting Power of Attorney and the Court Appointed Deputy
- Examine the role of the Court of Protection in recent case law developments
Course Details:
- Duration: 1 day
- Public course format and fee: Virtual | £245 + VAT
- In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details
Book below if you want to attend a public course. Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.