Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is an extremely important area of interest to ensure that a person’s human rights are preserved. This course covers the basics of DoLS and the legislation behind it, so that you can successfully make decisions that promote an individual’s choice.
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All about this course
This online course is perfect for anyone that is looking to gain a strong knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and how they relate to the Mental Capacity Act. Throughout the course a full understanding of what a deprivation of liberty is will be obtained. Students will also cover when a deprivation can be put in place and the assessments required for this.
Anyone working with elderly people of those with a mental disability is suitable for this course. Upon completion, students receive their Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards certificate which recognises your achievement.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
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- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Covers all required legislation and practices
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered
- Unit 1 – Defining Deprivation of Liberty – For the first unit of this course we will look at the definition of Deprivation of Liberty and try to understand more about capacity. The Mental Capacity Act will be fully explained here as well as a number of other acts and pieces of legislation. We will look at capacity in detail and understand how this relates to DoLS.
- Unit 2 – Identifying deprivation – In this unit we will look at deprivation and try to identify situations where people are restricted in what they do. The role of AMHP will be explained as well as a number of case studies that will help your ability to identify deprivation. The unit also covers forms of abuse and the Human Rights Act.
- Unit 3 – DoLs and the five key principles of the MCA – This unit will look at the 5 principles of the Mental Capacity Act and how these relate to DoLS. We will cover the 5 principles in detail as well as things to consider for each. This will help you to ensure the way you work with individuals is within the boundaries of the MCA.
- Unit 4 – Authorising deprivation – Next we will look at how deprivation is authorised and when it is necessary to deprive someone of the freedom to carry out certain tasks. This unit will focus on the assessment process and help you to better understand when it is necessary to deprive someone of liberty. We will also look at best interests and carer liability during this process.
- Unit 5 – Record keeping – Record keeping for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding is extremely important and something that is covered in this final unit of the course. Communication, accountability and risk assessments will be covered in detail here and the different records that must be kept when depriving someone of liberty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does the course take to complete?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of completing this Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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