Mental Capacity Act Advanced

Provided by: DCC Interactive

Target Audience: SW teams,16 +,Providers, Carers

Course Aims:

An advanced course for practitioners and those that assess mental capacity. The course will reinforce the 5 principles of the MCA and how to apply them in significant and complex situations. 

Course Outcomes;

• Know about the 5 principles of the MCA and how to apply them in significant and complex situations. Principle 2 and Case Law to support. Consent to Treatment, Valid Consent, supported decision-making and legal authority if no consent.
• Section 5 and 6 of the MCA and their importance. Consider restrictions/restraints within the MCA when it is appropriate & lawful, Explain the limits on power and control in health / care setting. Distinction between restraining a person & taking away a person's liberty. Care Planning and lawful restrictions.

Express an interest in this course here Expression of Interest Form for Training Courses