Mental Capacity Act Training
Apply the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act, support people to make their own decisions, and act in their best interests when they cannot.
14-day money back · Pay once, no subscriptionMental Capacity Act Training online with Lift College: £19.99, pay once, with a CPD certificate issued by Lift College the day you pass. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account. | |
| Qualification | Mental Capacity Act Training |
|---|---|
| Exams | Knowledge check after each module and a final test. 80% to pass, unlimited free retakes |
| Price | £19.99, pay once |
| Typical duration | 2 hours |
| Age | 16 or over |
| Who it suits | Care, support and health workers who support adults who may lack capacity to make some decisions, in England and Wales |
Mental Capacity Act Training
You can do Mental Capacity Act training online in the UK with Lift College's Mental Capacity Act Training course. It is 2 hours of learning in 6 short modules, covering the five principles, how to assess capacity for a specific decision, best interests decisions, restraint and the limits of what you can do, lasting powers of attorney, deputies and advance decisions, and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. It costs £19.99, pay once, and your CPD certificate issued by Lift College is ready the same day you pass. Lift College recommends a refresh every 3 years, and the refresher is free.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 protects people who may lack capacity to make some decisions for themselves. Anyone working in care, support or health in England and Wales must follow it and have regard to its Code of Practice, and inspectors check that staff understand it.
This course covers the five principles, how to assess capacity for a specific decision, best interests decisions, restraint and the limits of what you can do, lasting powers of attorney, deputies and advance decisions, and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, with what is planned to replace them. It is written for England and Wales, and explains where Scotland and Northern Ireland differ.
- Explain the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act
- Support people to make their own decisions
- Describe how capacity is assessed for a specific decision
- Make and record a best interests decision
- Explain when restraint is lawful and when it is not
- Recognise lasting powers of attorney, deputies and advance decisions
- Recognise a possible deprivation of liberty and know what to do
6 short modules, 2 hours in total.
The five principles
Assume capacity, support decision making, unwise decisions, best interests, least restrictive option.
Knowledge checkAssessing capacity
Decision and time specific, the test of understanding, retaining, using or weighing and communicating, and recording it.
Knowledge checkBest interests
The checklist, involving the person and others, and recording the decision.
Knowledge checkCare, treatment and restraint
Acts in connection with care, and when restraint is lawful because it is necessary and proportionate.
Knowledge checkPlanning ahead
Lasting powers of attorney, deputies, advance decisions to refuse treatment and independent mental capacity advocates.
Knowledge checkDeprivation of liberty
What counts, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and the planned Liberty Protection Safeguards.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD certificate is issued by Lift College the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You work in a care home, supported living, home care or a hospital
- You support people living with dementia, a learning disability or a brain injury
- You are involved in decisions about people's care
- Your employer has asked you to complete Mental Capacity Act training
- You want to be confident about consent and best interests
Your CPD certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate records that you completed Mental Capacity Act Training with Lift College. It shows 2 hours of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh date 3 years on.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD certificate issued by Lift College as a PDF the same day you pass, with a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
CPD certificate
liftcollege.co.uk/verify/LC-CPD-000000Which online Mental Capacity Act certificate do employers accept?
Your employer decides what Mental Capacity Act training you need, based on your role. The Act applies in England and Wales, its Code of Practice says anyone working with or caring for an adult who may lack capacity must have regard to it, and the Care Quality Commission checks that staff understand consent, capacity and best interests. A good certificate records the course, hours, completion date and refresh date, and can be verified. The content should cover the five principles, the two stage test of capacity, best interests decisions and how to record them, when restraint is lawful, and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Lift College's certificate does each of these: it names Mental Capacity Act Training, shows 2 hours of learning, your completion date and a refresh date 3 years on, with a unique number and verification link. The refresher is free.
Compare providers in our guide to Mental Capacity Act training online in the UK.
The law this course supports
Mental Capacity Act 2005, section 1
Applies in England and Wales. Sets out the five principles: a person is assumed to have capacity; they must be helped to decide before being treated as unable to; an unwise decision does not mean they lack capacity; anything done for a person who lacks capacity must be in their best interests; and the least restrictive option must be considered.
Read the legislation →Mental Capacity Act 2005 (sections 2 to 6 and Schedule A1)
The test of capacity, best interests, acts in connection with care and treatment, the limits on restraint, and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards for care homes and hospitals.
Read the legislation →Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
Scotland has its own law on decisions for adults who lack capacity. This course is written for England and Wales.
Read the legislation →Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016
Northern Ireland has its own Act, which is being brought into force in stages.
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
- PaySecure card payment, one time only.
- Sign inYour learner account is ready straight away.
- StartBegin module 1 the same minute.
Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 3 years. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
Questions about Mental Capacity Act Training
Who needs Mental Capacity Act training?
Anyone who works with adults who may lack capacity to make some decisions, in care homes, home care, supported living and health settings in England and Wales.
What are the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act?
A person is assumed to have capacity; they must be helped to decide before being treated as unable to; an unwise decision does not mean they lack capacity; anything done for a person who lacks capacity must be in their best interests; and the least restrictive option must be considered.
What is a best interests decision?
A decision made for a person who lacks capacity to make it themselves, following the best interests checklist: involving them, considering their wishes, feelings and beliefs, and consulting people close to them.
What are DoLS, and are they being replaced?
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards authorise care homes and hospitals to deprive someone of their liberty when it is in their best interests. The government plans to replace them with the Liberty Protection Safeguards. Until that happens, DoLS still apply. The course is updated when the law changes.
Does this course cover Scotland and Northern Ireland?
It is written for England and Wales. Scotland has the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and Northern Ireland has the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 3 years. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 2 hours of learning, shown on your CPD certificate issued by Lift College, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account: every course is £16.99, and you can pay by card or invoice with your PO.
Where can I do Mental Capacity Act training online in the UK?
Lift College offers Mental Capacity Act Training online for £19.99, pay once. It is 2 hours of learning in 6 short modules, written for care and health settings in England and Wales. Your CPD certificate issued by Lift College is ready the same day you pass.
How long does online Mental Capacity Act training take?
Mental Capacity Act Training is 2 hours of learning in 6 short modules, each with a knowledge check. You can finish it in one sitting or across several and pick up where you left off on any device. The final test needs 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
How much does Mental Capacity Act Training cost online?
Lift College's Mental Capacity Act Training is £19.99, pay once, with no subscription. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account.
How is Mental Capacity Act Training assessed?
By a short knowledge check after each of the 6 modules and a final test. You need 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes, and your CPD certificate issued by Lift College is ready the same day you pass.
Can I start Mental Capacity Act Training today?
Yes. You start the moment you pay, on any device, and you can finish the 2 hours of learning in one sitting or across several. Your CPD certificate issued by Lift College is ready the same day you pass. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account.
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