Mental Capacity Act Training for Tricuro and staff in the Independent, Voluntary and Private Sector
To have an overview of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and develop the necessary skills and knowledge to apply it, make best interest decisions and understand the deprivation of liberty process.
Learning outcomes
Assessing capacity
- an understanding of the process of assessing capacity and the thresholds for decisions
- the practical skills needed to assess capacity
- how to ensure appropriate record keeping
Best interest decisions
- an understanding of the process of making Best Interest Decisions
- who needs to be involved in Best Interest Decision making
- the practical skills needed to assess Best Interests
- how to ensure appropriate record keeping
Deprivation of liberty safeguards
- depending on which sector you are in, you will have an understanding of what Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is
- your role, what information is needed and the tools and contacts to complete this whether that is applying for a Deprivation of liberty Safeguards or going to the Court of Protection
Target group
Tricuro staff and the Independent, voluntary and private care providers working in Adult Social Care.
Before you attend, watch this introductory video to the Mental Capacity Act.
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Request a place on this course.