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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - DoLS Training
3-4hrs
beginner levelThis caregiving course explains how the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are applied in hospitals or care homes in the UK and outlines the responsibilities of key stakeholders in the application process. We provide an overview of the DoLS, the Mental Capacity Act and other related legislation. We also cover the different types of authorisation and assessment processes used to protect the wellbeing and dignity of vulnerable people.
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - DoLS Training
Learn how the UK Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) protect people’s health and rights in this free online course.
This caregiving course explains how the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are applied in hospitals or care homes in the UK and outlines the responsibilities of key stakeholders in the application process. We provide an overview of the DoLS, the Mental Capacity Act and other related legislation. We also cover the different types of authorisation and assessment processes used to protect the wellbeing and dignity of vulnerable people.
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Module 110 Lessons
Liberty Safeguards
This module will teach you what constitutes a deprivation of liberty. You will also learn about the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Mental Capacity Act and other related legislation. Then, we will explore the various types of authorisations for deprivation of liberty, the assessment processes and other vital roles related to DoLS.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to Deprivation of Liberty
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3.Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
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4.Mental Capacity Act & DoLS
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5.Authorized Deprivation of Liberty
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6.Urgent Authorization
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7.Assessment Process
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8.DoLS in Hospitals & Care Homes
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9.Important Roles Relating to DoLS
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10.Lesson Summary
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Module 21 Lessons
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