Mental Capacity Act (Level 2)
This course covers the main principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and its impact on individuals. It explains the MCA's role in consent to care and treatment, including GDPR considerations, key roles, and the Best Interest Assessor. The course also addresses legal instruments and best practices for recording assessments.
Description
Introductions / safe space
The main principles of the act and who is affected by these provisions
When it is appropriate to undertake assessment of capacity
The role of MCA in context of consent to care and treatment inc. GDPR
Key roles in the assessment process, including advocacy and the role of the Best Interest Assessor (BIA) including how to chair meetings including where/who to consult when undertaking a Best Interest Assessment
The COP and its role in Lasting Powers of Attorney, Power of Attorney, enduring Power of Attorney, Appointeeship and Deputyship
Advance decisions and living wills and the interface betweent MCA and safeguarding
Good practice principles in recording MCA assessments and Best Interest Assessments
Lawful approach to least restrictive and the expected changes from DoLS to LPS
Key learning / action plan
Building your emotional resilience / wellbeing activity
Prerequisites
We recommend that you have undertaken the Mental Capacity Act Level 1 course.