Mental Capacity Act

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course gives an introduction to the Mental Capacity Act and how this impacts on the individual working environments. It discusses good practice and how to identify strategies to ensure this law, along with Human Rights and Equality and Diversity, can be fully integrated into all decision-making and Care Planning.

Learning methods include small and large group work, debates, scenarios and
handouts. It is a very interactive course providing information for students to take back to the workplace.

COURSE CONTENT

• Understanding Act and who it applies to
• Identifying daily decisions made and requirements for this law to be included
• Legislation as above and company strategies/policies and procedures
• 5 Core Principles and who can decide
• Advocacy Service

CERTIFICATION

Attendance Certificate