The mental capacity assessment helps to determine the person's ability to make a specific decision. This course for caregivers and mental health practitioners explains how to assess mental capacity. We begin with the definition of ‘mental capacity’ and go over the relevant UK legislation, the code of practice and the five core principles used to gauge mental capacity. We discuss how to make ‘best interest’ decisions and handle disagreements.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 192088 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define ‘mental capacity’ and state the relevant code of practice and core principles of the Mental Health Act 2005 (MCA) • Explain how to conduct a mental capacity assessment • Identify how to make ‘best interest’ decisions and handle disputes • Outline the role of independent mental capacity advocates, lasting powers of attorney and rules for refusing treatment • Explain how the MCA protects health and social care professionals and people from ill treatment and neglect • List the considerations for keeping information confidential • Discuss the MCA and assessment processes across health and social care in the UK • Describe the role and responsibilities of the relevant mental health public bodies and services |
| Course Code | 881 |
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