Competence and Capacity (Mental Capacity Act 2005) – Online Training Course
Make Safe, Lawful and Confident Decisions When It Matters Most
Every day, healthcare and social care professionals make decisions that directly affect the lives, rights and wellbeing of those they support. But do you fully understand the difference between competence and capacity? Would you know when a capacity assessment is required, or how to make legally sound best interest decisions?
Our Competence and Capacity online training course has been developed to provide learners with a clear understanding of the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities surrounding decision making under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Whether you work in the NHS, social care, domiciliary care, supported living, mental health, learning disabilities, education or private healthcare, this course will strengthen your confidence in assessing capacity, protecting patient rights and ensuring every decision is lawful, proportionate and person centred.
Why Choose This Course?
Making decisions for another person is one of the greatest responsibilities a professional can have.
This comprehensive course explains exactly:
- When a capacity assessment should be carried out.
- How to correctly apply the two stage capacity test.
- The difference between professional competence and patient capacity.
- How to make lawful Best Interest decisions.
- When to involve an IMCA, Lasting Power of Attorney or the Court of Protection.
- How to document assessments professionally.
- The importance of communication and supporting individuals to make their own decisions wherever possible.
Using practical examples and real world case studies, you’ll gain the confidence to apply legislation correctly within everyday practice.
Course Benefits
- Learn at your own pace
- Instant online access
- Improve confidence when assessing capacity
- Understand your legal responsibilities
- Reduce organisational risk
- Improve patient centred decision making
- Supports CQC standards and professional practice
- Certificate available immediately upon successful completion
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Distinction Solutions Certificate of Completion, providing evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
