Mental Capacity Act and Dementia Awareness for the Dental Team (IOW280115)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore Skill
DescriptionThe purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is to protect and empower vulnerable adults. It provides a framework for decision making on behalf of those who are unable to make decisions themselves. This course covers the basic provisions of the Act, including guiding principles, assessment of capacity, best interests decisions, advance decisions to refuse treatment, power of attorney and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates.
Additional informationThe content of the course will include types of dementia, causes, symptoms, complications, management and prognosis of dementia focusing only the main issues and in the context of dental practice.

Mr. Stephen Ward Dip. SW. Adv. Dip. MHSW. BSc (Hons) Agric. is the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Lead for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and responsible for service and training for the local team.

Dr. Kapil Kashyap MBBS, MRCPsych is the Consultant old age Psychiatrist for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and is responsible for the service and training for the local team.
VenuePostgraduate Centre, IoW, Newport - Isle of Wight  View details
Date & timeWednesday 28 January 2015, 18:00 to 21:15
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£10.00
Aims
  1. Have an understanding of the provisions of the Mental capacity Act.
  2. Be able to apply this understanding in their day-to-day practice.
  3. Be able to ensure that patients in their care are treated in accordance with the Act and inform service users and carers about the implications of the legislation for their care and treatment.
  4. Be dementia-aware and able to signpost appropriate support