Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS
Recognise the signs of mental distress in yourself and others. Gain an in-depth understanding of MCA & DOLS.
Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS
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Description
The decision you make varies with your mental capacity and the influence of your surrounding. But people who lack mental capacity needs support to make decisions. Learn in detail about mental capacity and its impact from this Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS and help people to cope with their limitations.
This course will explore the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) in detail, covering key principles and legal responsibilities of service providers. You’ll learn how to assess mental capacity in individuals and broaden your understanding of the role of the court of protection in regards to DOLS.
If you’re currently working in the mental health care sector and want to learn more about MCA & DOLS, then this course is for you. You’ll familiarise with the process of decision making for the benefit of service users, and the implications involved for both service user and provider. This course can be studied on a part-time or full-time basis, and there are no specific learning requirements to enrol.
Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
What you'll learn
- Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act
- Learn the proper definition of the deprivation of liberty safeguards (DOLS)
- Know how to assess mental capacity in individuals as a healthcare worker
- Learn how to support someone lacking capacity and protect their best interests
- Broaden your knowledge of the role of the Court of Protection and court-appointed deputies
- Gain an excellent understanding of the application and authorisation of DOLS
- Understand the implications of DOLS for both the service user and service provider
- Deepen your understanding of the supporting framework for mental health care provision
Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Audio-visual Presentation
- Online study materials
Certification
After completing this course's assessment, you will be eligible for:
- A CPD QS accredited Certificate from One Education.
The CPD QS accredited certificate is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
You can Order Your CPD QS Accredited Certificate from here.
- Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully completing the course, you will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of your new achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £109. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
You can Order Your QLS Endorsed Certificate from here.
Endorsement
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Assessment
To simplify the procedure of evaluation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.However, if you fail, you can always retake the exam for £9.99.
Why study this course
This Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS course applies to the following:
- Anyone who works in the mental health care sector
- Personal carers and those who work in care homes or hospitals
- Aspiring healthcare professionals who want to develop their knowledge & skills
Career Path
This Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS will help you gain all the necessary theoretical knowledge to excel in the relevant field. Enrol on our course now and get started on the journey of taking your career to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is an ‘endorsed’ course?
An endorsed course signifies quality content and premium material in a course for the non-regulated market which has been reviewed and approved by an independent quality inspector.
Does this course have any endorsements? Do I get any endorsed certificate after completion of the course?
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. After successfully completing the course & with a 60% passing score in assessment test, you will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of your new achievement.
Do I get any accredited qualifications after completing this course?
This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. One Education will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education.
Do your certificates expire?
No, our certificates do not come with any expiration date.
Do I need to pay for the certification?
Yes, certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
Do I need to pay for the exams?
No, there are no extra fees and hidden costs for the exam.
How to order a QLS certificate?
Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £109. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
What is the method of teaching?
The course is fully online. You can study this course at your own pace. You will be taught through a combination of
- Audio-visual Presentation
- Online study materials
How can I further assess my learning and get full tutor support?
Full tutor support is available only on weekdays ( Monday – Friday). You are advised to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.
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How long can I access this course ?
All of our courses can be accessed for 1 Year. After one year you have to buy this course again if you wish to continue.
Course Curriculum
| Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | |||
| Module 1. The Mental Capacity Act | |||
| The Mental Capacity Act | 00:17:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 01 | |||
| Module 01 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 2. Assessment of Mental Capacity | |||
| Assessment of Mental Capacity | 00:16:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 02 | |||
| Module 02 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 3. Best Interest Decision Making | |||
| Best Interest Decision Making | 00:23:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 03 | |||
| Module 03 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 4. Advocacy and Advance Planning | |||
| Advocacy and Advance Planning | 00:17:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 04 | |||
| Module 04 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 5. Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity | |||
| Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity | 00:16:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 05 | |||
| Module 05 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 6. Confidentiality and Record Keeping | |||
| Confidentiality and Record Keeping | 00:13:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 06 | |||
| Module 06 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 7. Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 | |||
| Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 | 00:12:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 07 | |||
| Module 07 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 8. Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures | |||
| Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures | 00:17:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 08 | |||
| Module 08 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 9. DOLS to LPS | |||
| DOLS to LPS | 00:19:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 09 | |||
| Module 09 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 10. Authorised Deprivation | |||
| Authorised Deprivation | 00:22:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 10 | |||
| Module 10 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 11. Legal Background to DOLS | |||
| Legal Background to DOLS | 00:16:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 11 | |||
| Module 11 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 12. The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic | |||
| The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 12 | |||
| Module 12 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 13. Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) | |||
| Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) | 00:25:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 13 | |||
| Module 13 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Recommended Materials | |||
| Recommended Readings – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 3 days, 4 hours | ||
| Workbooks – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 1 week, 2 days | ||
| Optional Assignment | |||
| Optional Assignment – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 3 days, 4 hours | ||
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