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The Mental Capacity Act or the Mental Health Act - Which Act Should I Use?

Forthcoming Courses 

 

   

Thursday 7 June 2012

London

 

Overview

Health care professionals have been working with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 and the amended Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983 for some time now. One of the main challenges facing practitioners on a day-to-day basis is which Act to use. This one-day course will explore the rationale behind the Acts, the key principles and the major changes. It will give clear guidance on when to use the Acts. Delegates will have the opportunity to raise issues and concerns specific to their own organisation.

 

This course is eligible for 6 CPD hours subject to your peer group approval.

 

Course Aims

  • Overview of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act 2007
  • A thorough examination of the use of restraint, restriction of liberty and deprivation of liberty
  • A review of the consent to treatment provisions
  • Guidance on capacity assessments in practice
  • Provision of a decision-making algorithm to assist staff in choosing whether to apply the MCA or the MHA
  • Documenting which Act; a practical guide including the introduction of the FMA (five minute appraisal) system

 

Registration

The course fee is £250 per delegate including all learning materials, refreshments and buffet lunch.

 
 

 

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CETC Customer Feedback

 

"Excellent. Lots of interaction. Highly relevant and informative."

SEPTEMBER 2010

"Brilliantly delivered. Concise and clear."

SEPTEMBER 2010

"Very informative information presented in a professional manner."

SEPTEMBER 2010

 

 
 

Contact Us

 
 

Call

020 7235 2351 Ext. 6129

Email

conference@rcpsych.ac.uk

 

 

 

 

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