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Assessing Mental Capacity Certificate Course

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This course includes:

  • list-favs1 hour, 57 minutes
  • list-favsCPD Accreditation
  • list-favs8 units
  • list-favsFull lifetime access
  • list-favsAccess on mobile and TV
  • list-favsCertificate of completion
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Key Concepts Covered by This Free Course:

  • Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
  • Learn to assess mental capacity in individuals.
  • Develop skills in making best interest decisions.
  • Gain knowledge on advocacy and advance planning.
  • Understand the legal framework for providing care or treatment to individuals who lack capacity.
  • Learn about confidentiality and record-keeping in the context of mental capacity assessment.

Course Overview 

Welcome to the Assessing Mental Capacity Certificate Course! This course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, and equip you with the skills and knowledge required to assess mental capacity and make best interest decisions.

In this course, you will learn about the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act, how to assess mental capacity, and how to make best interest decisions. You will also gain an understanding of advocacy and advance planning, and the legal framework for providing care or treatment to individuals who lack capacity. The course covers confidentiality and record-keeping in the context of mental capacity assessment, and public bodies and services created by the MCA Act 2005.

By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, and be able to apply your knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about capacity and best interests.

Course Benefits 

The Assessing Mental Capacity Certificate Course offers a range of benefits to learners, including a comprehensive understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, and the ability to assess mental capacity and make best interest decisions. The course also provides knowledge on advocacy and advance planning, confidentiality and record-keeping, and the legal framework for providing care or treatment to individuals who lack capacity.

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, social workers, and legal professionals who work with vulnerable individuals, or anyone who wants to gain knowledge on assessing mental capacity. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate that demonstrates your understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and your ability to assess mental capacity and make best interest decisions.

By taking this course, you will be able to improve your professional skills and knowledge, and enhance your career prospects. You will be equipped to provide better care and support to individuals who lack capacity, and ensure that their rights and interests are protected.

Career Path:

  • Mental Capacity Assessor – responsible for assessing the mental capacity of individuals who lack capacity.
  • Care Home Manager – responsible for managing care homes and ensuring that residents receive appropriate care and support.
  • Social Worker – responsible for working with vulnerable individuals and families to provide support and advocacy.
  • Healthcare Professional – responsible for providing healthcare services to individuals who lack capacity.
  • Legal Advisor – responsible for providing legal advice on the Mental Capacity Act and related issues.
  • Advocacy Worker – responsible for advocating for the rights and interests of individuals who lack capacity.

Course content

cirrtitle Assessing Mental Capacity Certificate Course

  • video Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act
    00:14:00
  • video Module 02: Assessment of Mental Capacity
    00:12:00
  • video Module 03: Best Interest Decision Making
    00:22:00
  • video Module 04: Advocacy and Advance Planning
    00:15:00
  • video Module 05: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity
    00:14:00
  • video Module 06: Confidentiality and Record Keeping
    00:10:00
  • video Module 07: Mental Capacity Assessment & Law
    00:22:00
  • video Module 08: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005
    00:08:00
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