Programme Title

Mental Capacity Act with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA with DoLS)  

Programme Outline

To enable learners to gain knowledge of what dementia is, the different forms of dementia and how others can have an impact on the individual with dementia.

Programme Duration

½  a day

Aims & Objectives

AIMS: This half day programme is designed specifically to promote awareness of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards introduced as an amendment to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 by the Mental Health Act 2007.

The objectives are: -

 Identifying what a deprivation of liberty is and its underpinning statute

Using case law to identify a deprivation of liberty within the workplace

Analysing the DoLS assessment process

Using person centred planning to reinforce less restrictive models of care provision

Applying best interests

Level

Level 2

Who is the Programme For

Care Staff

Is the Programme Accredited

No

What the Programme will Lead to or Enhance

This programme will lead to a better understanding of Health and Social Care and underpins occupational standards provided within the QCF units HSC 21, 24, 31, 35, 41, 45 and  Level 2 Diploma ‘Health and Social Care (Adults) for England’ (QCF unit DEM 211)