Mental Capacity Act Training Course
Develop the knowledge and understanding needed to support individuals’ rights, choices, and independence with Cura Academy’s Mental Capacity Act Training Course. Designed for professionals working within health and social care, this course provides essential awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and its importance in protecting and empowering individuals who may lack capacity to make certain decisions.
Learn how to apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in practice, support person-centred care, and promote lawful, ethical decision-making within care environments.
What You’ll Learn
- Understanding the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- The 5 key principles of the Mental Capacity Act
- Assessing mental capacity
- Supporting individuals to make decisions
- Understanding best interests decision-making
- Least restrictive practice and individual rights
- Promoting dignity, choice, and independence
- Record keeping and legal responsibilities
- The importance of communication and person-centred approaches
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Healthcare Assistants
- Support Workers
- Care Workers
- Nurses
- Residential Care Staff
- Domiciliary Care Staff
- Agency Workers
- New to Care Workers
- All health and social care professionals supporting adults
Course Features
- Flexible online learning
- Easy-to-follow training modules
- Instant digital certificate upon completion
- Mobile, tablet, and desktop friendly
- Supports workplace compliance and professional development
Why Choose Cura Academy?
Cura Academy delivers practical, workforce-focused training tailored to the UK health and social care sector. Our courses are designed to strengthen workplace knowledge, improve compliance awareness, and help learners provide safe, respectful, and person-centred care.
Promote choice. Respect rights. Support independence with Cura Academy’s Mental Capacity Act Training Course.