This online training course helps the user understand the process of assessing a person's mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.
 
It covers UK law, specifically the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the 5 key principles involved in assessing mental capacity. The course also shows the user capacity assessment examples and how to deal with disagreements and complaints.
 
Sections
 
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Five Principles of the Mental Capacity Act
Helping People Make Decisions
Capacity Assessment
Disagreements and Complaints
 
Duration
 
40 minutes