Mental Capacity – Extended Knowledge

Course fee: Non-member: £150+VAT
Associate Member: £75+VAT | ACE Member: £100+VAT | HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*

Two day course at HCPA Campus
Day 1: 16/03/2026
Day 2: 17/03/2026

Course Overview

This 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.

Learners 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.

Learners 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).

This course is aligned with the Workforce Development Pathway under:
• Care or Support Worker – Established in their role with consolidated skills and experience
• Enhanced Care Worker – Delegated healthcare activities and/or condition-specific support

Learning objectives:

• Demonstrate a practical understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including its key principles, purpose, and scope.
• Explain the importance of promoting autonomy.
• Confidently apply the five statutory principles of the MCA 2005, supporting individuals with decision-making and promoting best practice.
• Explore roles and responsibilities in decision-making under the MCA, and how to work collaboratively with others.
• Explore the legal definition of “restraint” under section 6(4) of the MCA 2005.
• 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.

*Please note: As per our T&C’s, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance, non-completion or late cancellation.
Bookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.