Overview
Working knowledge of both the MCA & DOLS legislation is of paramount importance to upholding the good standards of care expected from those in the care industry. This course not only covers these topics in-depth but also equips delegates with a range of instructor skills so your organisation will benefit from having a dedicated in-house MCA & DOLS trainer.
Course Outline
Covered Topics:
- Current legislation.
- Policy and procedures.
- The assessment procedure.
- What is meant by "best interests?"
- What protection is available for decision-makers.
- Understand the limits of restraint issues.
- Understand the roles of various people involved.
- List the functions of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Describe the groups that will be affected by the legislation.
- Explain what is meant by the functional test.
- Explain the role of Lasting Power of Attorneys.
- Describe the function of the Court of Protection.
- Explain the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
- Train others in the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS requirements within their healthcare working environment.
Train the Trainer Elements:
- Teaching methods and learning styles.
- How individuals learn and keep information.
- Feeding back productively.
- Evaluating.
- Icebreakers.
- Presenting information.
- ‘Do’s and don’ts’.
Course Assessment
This MCA & DoLS Train the Trainer course takes 2 days to complete. Delegates will be expected to engage in several involved group activities and, during the teaching part, will be evaluated on their knowledge and ability to train others.
Cost
Our courses are competitively priced and we aim to beat any equivalent training quote.
Important Information
- We will come to you to undertake the training.
- The training environment will need to be quiet and undisturbed.
- Staff will need to give the course their full attention and should not be on duty.
- Staff attending should be present for the whole session.
