Mental Capacity Act

Text 30 mins CPD 80% required to pass

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Course Details

  • This course will provide learners with an understanding of the fundamentals of the Mental Capacity Act.
  • You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
  • Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download. 
  • If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

This course will teach learners how to understand the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 framework.

Objectives

During this course learners will learn:

  • What the Mental Capacity Act covers.
  • How to define mental capacity.
  • Why it is important.
  • What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act in practice.
  • What your responsibilities are to your patients.
  • What your organization's responsibilities are.
  • To understand CQC requirements.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

  • What the Mental Capacity Act covers.
  • How to define mental capacity.
  • Why it is important.
  • What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act in primary care.
  • What your responsibilities are to your patients.
  • What your organization's responsibilities are.
  • CQC requirements.

GDC Development Outcomes

A,B

Topics covered

Clinical Governance

Date created

26/01/2017

Last revision

22/02/2024