Mental Capacity & the Dental Team (NW171115A)

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SubjectMental Capacity
DescriptionDental practitioners are required to act under the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and follow its Code of Practice.
Additional information

Maureen was Programme Development Manager and a Lead Trainer for the Alzheimer’s Society and is now an independent trainer, working in partnership with Local Authorities, the NHS and CQC.

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VenueWhiston Education, Training & Conference Centre, Whiston - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeWednesday 15 November 2017, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMaureen Halford  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleWorkshop
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours5:30
Cost£30.00
Aims

This course is designed to look at the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (including Deprivation of Liberty), whilst recognising issues around consent and its application for the dental team.

Objectives
  • Define the term mental capacity
  • Discuss the five core principles of the Act
  • Explain how mental capacity is assessed
Learning outcomes
  • State the relationship between the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Define the term Deprivation of Liberty
  • Explain what may be considered a deprivation of liberty
  • Apply MCA and DoL’s to work related scenarios