Free e-Learning Mental Capacity Act Course

 

This CPD-accredited online course explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions.

The course is for everyone who looks after or cares for someone, for example, doctors, nurses, care assistants, social workers, and family members. It takes an average of two hours to study the course and pass the assessment.

The learning outcomes of the course are:

  • Gain an understanding of the five key principles of the MCA

  • Be better able to support people to make their own decisions

  • Be able to assess people’s capacity appropriately

  • Understand and be part of making best interests decisions

  • Be familiar with key advance planning tools

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Skills for Care, General NewsAnnabelle Williams dos Anjoscpd, online course, e learning