{"product_id":"mental-capacity-act-dols-online","title":"Mental Capacity Act and DoLS for Health and Social Care Online (E-learning)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSupport Decision-Making While Protecting Individual Rights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis online course explains the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) for people working in health and social care. It helps care workers, nurses, managers and safeguarding leads balance duty of care with individual rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearners look at the statutory principles, how capacity is assessed, best interest decisions and how DoLS authorisation works, alongside CQC expectations for record-keeping and accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare workers and support workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and social care managers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafeguarding leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther health and social care professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline e-learning, self-paced, on desktop or mobile. The course includes about 4 hours of video. Video lessons are supported by PDF, PowerPoint and infographic learning materials. Learners have lifetime access on desktop and mobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Course Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe MCA and DoLS\u003c\/strong\u003e – the purpose and framework of the Act, balancing duty of care with individual rights and when assessments or DoLS may be needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatutory principles\u003c\/strong\u003e – principles including the presumption of capacity, the right to make unwise decisions and the least restrictive option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessing capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e – when an assessment is needed, the two-stage test, decision- and time-specific assessment, fluctuating capacity and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest interest decisions\u003c\/strong\u003e – best interest principles, consulting others, checklists, working with families and record-keeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoLS and human rights\u003c\/strong\u003e – the DoLS framework, spotting restrictive practices, the Acid Test, authorisation and reporting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGovernance and accountability\u003c\/strong\u003e – professional roles, regulatory expectations, monitoring, review and accountability\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 the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how it protects autonomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply principles such as the presumption of capacity and the least restrictive option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the two-stage capacity test and how to record assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain how best interest decisions are made and documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise restrictive practices and outline how DoLS authorisation works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssessment and Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course ends with a final assessment. Learners who pass it receive a Certificate in Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Practice, which can be used as CPD evidence and for organisational compliance records. The course carries 4 CPD points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the MCA and DoLS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mental Capacity Act 2005 sets the framework for decisions where someone may lack capacity, while the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards cover authorisation where care arrangements restrict a person's liberty. The course covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho should take MCA and DoLS training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealth and social care professionals, including care workers, nurses, support workers, managers and safeguarding leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the course cover capacity assessments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It covers when an assessment is needed, the two-stage test, decision- and time-specific assessment, fluctuating capacity and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 4 hours including learning content and assessment, studied at your own pace on desktop or mobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill I receive a certificate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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