Mental Capacity Act & DoLS Awareness Training
(Protecting Rights and Promoting Safe Decision-Making in Care)
Every individual has the right to make their own decisions unless it is proven that they lack capacity. This MCA & DoLS Awareness course provides essential knowledge for care staff to understand how to support individuals who may lack mental capacity and to ensure that any restrictions placed on them are lawful, necessary, and in their best interest.
This training is aligned with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and CQC Fundamental Standards, ensuring legal and ethical compliance in everyday care practice.
What You Will Learn:
Learners will gain a solid understanding of:
- The five key principles of the Mental Capacity Act
- What is meant by “mental capacity” and how it is assessed
- When and how to conduct a capacity assessment
- The role of Best Interest Decisions
- Supporting people to make their own decisions
- Understanding DoLS and when it applies
- The difference between restriction and deprivation of liberty
- Legal authorisation processes for DoLS
- The responsibilities of care staff under MCA and DoLS
- Working with advocates, IMCAs, families, and professionals
Why Choose This Course?
- Clear, practical explanations of complex legal topics
- Fully compliant with CQC KLOEs and safeguarding standards
- CPD-certified with certificate valid for 2 years
- Delivered by experienced trainers or via eLearning
- Real-world scenarios to support understanding and application
- Helps avoid unlawful practices and supports person-centred care
This course empowers staff to promote autonomy, respect, and legal compliance when supporting people who may lack capacity.
Ideal For:
- Domiciliary and residential care workers
- Support workers and personal assistants
- Team leaders, senior carers, and keyworkers
- Volunteers and community support staff
- Health and social care staff working with vulnerable adults
- Any professional involved in assessing or supporting capacity-related decisions
Faq
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
