Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Awareness Update Online (E-learning)
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Understand Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests in Care
This online awareness update explains the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and how they connect with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and best interests decision-making. It is for care and health staff who support adults who may lack capacity.
The course refers to the Human Rights Act, CQC expectations and the Supreme Court's Acid Test, and uses real-life scenarios from hospitals, care homes and supported living to help learners understand when care arrangements may amount to a deprivation of liberty. It is written in simple language for new and experienced staff.
Who Is This Course For?
- Care workers, support workers and senior carers
- Nurses and healthcare assistants
- Social workers, occupational therapists and social care professionals
- Team leaders and care coordinators
- Residential, hospital and domiciliary care staff
- Anyone working with adults who lack capacity
Delivery Method
Online e-learning, self-paced, on desktop or mobile, with about 2 hours of video supported by PDF, PPT and infographic resources. Lifetime access is included.
What the Course Covers
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards – what DoLS are and why they exist.
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 – the five principles of the Act and two-stage capacity assessments.
- Best interests – making lawful best interests decisions.
- The Acid Test – the Supreme Court's Acid Test and how to distinguish restriction from deprivation of liberty.
- Least restrictive practice and safeguarding – least restrictive practice, safeguarding responsibilities and person-centred care.
- Documentation – recording decisions and decision-making.
- Human rights and regulation – links to the Human Rights Act and CQC expectations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are
- Describe how DoLS relate to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its five principles
- Outline the two-stage capacity assessment
- Outline the role of best interests decisions
- Apply the Acid Test and distinguish restriction from deprivation of liberty
- Apply least restrictive practice and understand safeguarding responsibilities
- Understand the links to the Human Rights Act and CQC expectations
Assessment and Certification
The course ends with a multiple-choice final assessment. Learners who complete it receive a CPD Accredited Certificate of Completion. The course carries 2 CPD Points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider.
Important to Know
This is an awareness update course, written in simple language for both new and experienced staff.
FAQ
What are the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?
DoLS are safeguards for adults who lack capacity to consent to their care arrangements. This course explains them alongside the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
What is the Acid Test?
It is the test set out by the Supreme Court for deciding whether a person is being deprived of their liberty. The course covers it at awareness level.
Who should take DoLS awareness training?
Care workers, support workers, nurses, healthcare assistants, social workers and anyone else working with adults who lack capacity.
How long does the course take?
There is about 2 hours of video, studied online at your own pace.
Is there an assessment?
Yes. A multiple-choice final assessment, followed by a CPD Accredited Certificate of Completion.
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On completion, learners receive a digital certificate from TrainifyHUB with a unique verification code. Any CPD points for the course are shown in the course description
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