Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Course Overview

The Mental Capacity Act and DoLS Training Programme provides learners with an understanding of legal frameworks that protect individuals who may lack capacity to make decisions for themselves. The programme supports lawful, ethical, and person-centred decision-making practices.

Aims

To equip learners with the knowledge required to apply the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS principles effectively within health and social care settings.

Skills Practised

This practical course supports learners to:

• Assess capacity principles appropriately
• Apply best-interest decision-making processes
• Recognise restrictions and deprivation of liberty
• Maintain legal and ethical compliance
• Support individual rights and choices
• Record decisions accurately

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand key provisions of the Mental Capacity Act
• Explain the principles of DoLS
• Support lawful decision-making
• Promote individual rights and autonomy
• Apply legislation in practice

This will enable them to:

• Protect vulnerable individuals
• Ensure legal compliance
• Promote person-centred decision making
• Reduce organisational risk

Course Dates and Duration

Delivery Format: Face-to-face, online or blended learning
Typical Duration: 1 day
Programme hours can be adapted to organisational requirements.

Assessment Method

Learners will:

• Analyse practical case studies
• Complete legal knowledge activities
• Participate in professional discussions

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.