Mental Capacity

Overview

This CPD-certified, level-2 e-learning course is suitable for any member of an organisation, whether an employee, or an employer. The course includes optional voiceover recorded by a professional actor.

It is specifically designed to give learners a better understanding of mental capacity, including its definition, the conditions that may affect it, the legal protections under the Mental Capacity Act, and strategies for identifying and addressing capacity issues.

Law & Legislation

This course covers key points from:

• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Course Content

• Introduction - An introduction to the subject of mental capacity, its definition, and the importance of assuming capacity unless proven otherwise.
• Deprivation of Liberty - An overview of how each country within the UK legislates for deprivation of liberty.