Mental Capacity Assessment Training for HCPs and Care Admins

Course Overview

• Course Title: Mental Capacity Assessment Training for HCPs and Care Admins
• Instructor: Learndrive Courses
• Target Audience: Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and Care Administrators
• Prerequisites: Foundational understanding of healthcare practices and a commitment to ethical decision-making in patient care.

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Concept of mental capacity
  • Five core principles of the Mental Capacity Act
  • Conducting capacity assessments
  • Effective communication strategies for decision-making
  • Documenting best interest decisions
  • Resolving disputes in capacity assessments
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Define and recognize mental capacity
  • Implement the Mental Capacity Act in daily practice
  • Conduct capacity assessments
  • Support individual decision-making
  • Document and resolve disputes

Course Format

• Duration: 41 minutes on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • 2 articles
  • 6 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion