30-Hours Diploma in Mental Health Care: MCA and DoLS
Credit hours
3
Focused on the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, these units explain the legal framework behind decisions made for people who may lack capacity. Learners study the Act's principles, capacity assessment, how DoLS are applied in practice, and best interests decisions with independent advocacy. Well suited to care home, hospital and social care staff.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Mental Health Care and Legal Framework
- 02Understanding the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- 03Principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- 04Assessment of Mental Capacity
- 05Introduction to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- 06Application of DoLS in Practice
- 07Best Interests Decisions and Independent Advocacy
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