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SUMMARY:Safeguarding & Capacity
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £37.50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT\n \nOne day course at HCPA Campus\nThis course covers the key principles of safeguarding and an individuals rights regarding capacity. It identifies different types of abuse\, along with the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a care professional must do if abuse is suspected or alleged. \nLearning objectives:\n• Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse\n• Summarise how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse\n• Identify the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse\n• Recognise ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse\n• Explain how to recognise and report unsafe practices\n• Recognise the principles of Mental Capacity and how this relates to effective safeguarding \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/safeguarding-capacity-9/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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SUMMARY:Mental Capacity - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £75+VAT | Non-member: £150+VAT\n \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 11/05/2026\nDay 2: 12/05/2026\n\nCourse Overview \nThis advanced-level course is designed to equip adult care professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to confidently navigate and apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) in a wide range of care settings. With a focus on legal compliance\, ethical decision-making\, and person-centred care\, this course builds on foundational understanding to support professionals in delivering care that respects autonomy\, protects rights\, and promotes dignity. \nLearners will explore the historical context and significance of the MCA\, including its roots in human rights law\, and gain a comprehensive understanding of its core principles\, legal frameworks\, and practical applications. The course provides clarity on what constitutes mental capacity\, who is responsible for assessing it\, and how decisions should be made lawfully\, ethically\, and in a person’s best interests. \nLearners will also examine complex areas such as Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)\, Advanced Decisions\, the lawful use of restraint under section 6(4) of the MCA\, and the evolving landscape of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)\, including the anticipated changes under Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). \nThis course is aligned with the Workforce Development Pathway under:\n• Care or Support Worker – Established in their role with consolidated skills and experience\n• Enhanced Care Worker – Delegated healthcare activities and/or condition-specific support \nLearning objectives: \n• Demonstrate a practical understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005\, including its key principles\, purpose\, and scope.\n• Explain the importance of promoting autonomy.\n• Confidently apply the five statutory principles of the MCA 2005\, supporting individuals with decision-making and promoting best practice.\n• Explore roles and responsibilities in decision-making under the MCA\, and how to work collaboratively with others.\n• Explore the legal definition of “restraint” under section 6(4) of the MCA 2005.\n• Explore the connections between the Mental Capacity Act\, the Human Rights Act 1998\, and the CQC’s standards for quality and safety\, and apply this understanding to protect people who use our services rights and dignity. \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/mental-capacity-extended-knowledge-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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