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Saturday Courses:
We currently have availability for the following training courses, being delivered across the Leicestershire area:
Paediatric First Aid
(12 Hours)
22/11/2025 & 29/11/2025
9.15am-4.15pm
Paediatric First Aid
(12 Hours)
24/01/2026 & 31/01/2026
9.15am-4.15pm
Designated Safeguarding Children Lead (ONLINE)
31/01/2026
9.15am-12.15pm
Safeguarding Children - Essential Awareness (ONLINE)
31/01/2026
9.15am-12.15pm
Quality training & refreshments provided.
Price includes certification.
Please contact us for further information.
Mental Capacity Act 2005 (inc Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
Course aim :
This half day course covers the aims of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and identifies the staff role in ensuring correct implementation.
Learning outcomes :
- Understand the term mental capacity
- Understand who may be lacking capacity
- Recognise the five core principles that guide decision making
- Understand mental capacity assessments
- Understand the term 'best interest' and how it is applied
- Understand the roles of Attorney, Deputy & IMCA
- Recognise the role of DoLS in protecting the welfare and rights of vulnerable people
Course content :
- What is the Mental Capacity Act 2005 ??
- Five core principles that underpin the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- What is meant by 'lacking capacity'
- Promoting best interests
- Parameters of decision making
- Communication techniques
- Roles – Attorney, Deputy & IMCA
- Court of Protection
- Deprivation ofLibertySafeguards
Course time : 3 hours
CQC outcomes :
Outcome 1 – Respecting and involving people who use services
Outcome 2 – Consent to care and treatment
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