Understanding mental capacity

The Open University (OpenLearn)

Type

Online course

Field

Health and medicine

Where

Online

When

Self-paced, start any time

Length

About 24 hours

Apply by

Open

Cost

Free

Perks

Free statement of participation · Free digital badge (pass the quizzes; not accredited by the Open University) · CPD Standards Office accredited, 24 CPD points

Explains the principles and criteria for assessing mental capacity and supporting decisions under UK law. Open to: health and social care staff and students, police, banking and insurance workers and anyone who makes decisions about others. The legal framework is UK-specific. An account is needed for quizzes, the statement and the badge.

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