{"product_id":"dols-awareness-update-online","title":"Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Awareness Update Online (E-learning)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnderstand Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests in Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare workers, support workers and senior carers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurses and healthcare assistants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial workers, occupational therapists and social care professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam leaders and care coordinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential, hospital and domiciliary care staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone working with adults who lack capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Course Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeprivation of Liberty Safeguards\u003c\/strong\u003e – what DoLS are and why they exist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMental Capacity Act 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e – the five principles of the Act and two-stage capacity assessments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest interests\u003c\/strong\u003e – making lawful best interests decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Acid Test\u003c\/strong\u003e – the Supreme Court's Acid Test and how to distinguish restriction from deprivation of liberty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeast restrictive practice and safeguarding\u003c\/strong\u003e – least restrictive practice, safeguarding responsibilities and person-centred care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e – recording decisions and decision-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman rights and regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e – links to the Human Rights Act and CQC expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, learners will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain what the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe how DoLS relate to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its five principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the two-stage capacity assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the role of best interests decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the Acid Test and distinguish restriction from deprivation of liberty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply least restrictive practice and understand safeguarding responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the links to the Human Rights Act and CQC expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssessment and Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an awareness update course, written in simple language for both new and experienced staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoLS are safeguards for adults who lack capacity to consent to their care arrangements. This course explains them alongside the Mental Capacity Act 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Acid Test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho should take DoLS awareness training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare workers, support workers, nurses, healthcare assistants, social workers and anyone else working with adults who lack capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the course take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is about 2 hours of video, studied online at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there an assessment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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