Before commencing the course it will useful but not essential to print out the 5 attachments.
We have the following reference material available for you:
MCA handy hand guide; MCA 2005 Factsheet; DoLS Factsheet
How to guide on completing MCA paperwork -2 stage test
Our aim is to know what the Mental Capacity Act is; gain an understanding of the 5 key principles of the Act. Understand the process of how capacity is assessed.
Understand what Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are what amounts to a deprivation; also what to do if you feel this is happening.
What You’ll Learn
The 5 key principles of the MCA Act and how these effect working practices.
What are deprivation of liberty safeguards and how they can be implemented to offer just enough support offering the least restrictive options to vulnerable service users.
What are IMCA’s and how can they help?. Be able to explain what best interests are in terms of supporting those who may have an impairment of brain function.
