The Willow Centre Chelmsford

Mental Capacity Act (DoLS) - 1 Day Provider Managers Course
2017-02-24 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
This popular one day course gives a working knowledge of both the MCA & DOLS legislation which is of paramount importance to upholding the good standards of care expected from those in the care sectors.
This course is aimed at Managers of Care Services who need to know, understand and comply with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS) statutory requirements.
This course is NOT suitable for front line Carers.
Course Content:
The following topics will be covered:

Current legislation
List the functions of the Mental Capacity Act
Policy and procedures
Describe the groups that will be affected by the legislation
The assessment procedure
Explain what is meant by the functional test
What is meant by best interests
Explain the role of Lasting Power of Attorneys
What protection is available for decision makers
Explain the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards including up to date rulings regarding the ACID test
Understand the limits of restraint issues
Describe the function of the Court of Protection
Understand the roles of various people involved
Train others in Mental Capacity Act and DOLS requirements within their working environment
