Mental Capacity Awareness

This page will give you an overview of our Mental Capacity Awareness course.

Duration		9.30am - 4.30pm

Description		The introduction of the Mental Capacity Act into law has generated a requirement for people who work with those lacking capacity to understand the legal definitions described in the Act and how it affects their work. It gives delegates the understanding they require to be confident that they are both within the law and continue to offer the best possible service to those in their care.




Objectives		By the end of the programme the student will be able to: Describe the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act as it applies to their everyday work Describe the decisions that may never be taken on behalf of somebody lacking capacity State the five statutory principles for the application of the Act and Code of Practice Describe how to assess an individual’s capacity to make their own decisions Demonstrate an understanding of the need to accurately record assessments undertaken. Describe the importance of the 'Presumption of Capacity' and the requirement to enable individuals to take their own decisions as far as possible


















Prerequisites		None

Suitability		This course will benefit those who work with or alongside individuals lacking the capacity to make decisions (either occasionally or continuously). Persons with Alzheimer’s, Dementia or other mental conditions are likely to fall into this category


Typical Clients		All employers and employees in environments involved with caring for people who have conditions affecting their mental functions.


Certification		All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance detailing the course content. This will enable them to demonstrate to current and future employers the subject matter covered and could be used to support an NVQ portfolio of evidence.




Course Size		Maximum course attendance is 12


Course Price		£50 + VAT (per delegate) £350 + VAT (in house for up to 12 delegates)

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