Working in adult social care means supporting people in a way that promotes dignity, independence, respect and person-centred care. Understanding the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) helps care staff make informed decisions, recognise professional responsibilities and support individuals in accordance with legislation, organisational policies and best practice.
This Mental Capacity Act & DoLS Awareness (CQC-Aligned) course has been developed for professionals working within care settings and provides a practical introduction to the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Learners will gain awareness of capacity, consent, best-interest decision-making, communication, safeguarding, person-centred care and the importance of following agreed care plans and organisational procedures.
Throughout the course, learners will explore a range of awareness topics including supporting individual choice, recognising when capacity may need to be considered, promoting dignity and respect, effective communication, professional accountability and maintaining safe working practices within regulated care environments.
Designed for flexible online learning, this course is suitable for:
- Care Assistants
- Senior Carers
- Support Workers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Domestic Staff
- Catering & Kitchen Staff
- Agency Care Workers
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Anyone working within adult social care
Learners can study at their own pace with instant online access and receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion.
If you are purchasing training for your organisation, FlexiLearnHub also offers Group Training for Employers, allowing managers to enrol multiple staff members, assign courses, monitor learner progress and manage certificates through a simple online training dashboard.
Start your learning journey today with FlexiLearnHub and strengthen your awareness of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), person-centred care and professional responsibilities within adult social care.
