Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is a legal framework designed to protect the rights of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their own care and treatment. It applies to hospitals and care homes in the UK and is an essential component of ensuring that vulnerable people are treated with dignity and respect.

This "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training" course provides a theoretical understanding of the principles and importance of DoLS. The course covers a range of topics, from understanding the Mental Capacity Act and UK law to applying authorisation to safeguards and conducting the DoLS assessment process effectively.

The course also includes a module on DoLS procedures in hospitals and care homes, as well as an overview of the important roles relating to DoLS and the new Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

This course is ideal for anyone who works in a hospital or care home setting, as well as those who work with vulnerable people in other settings, such as social workers or healthcare professionals. It provides an essential theoretical understanding of DoLS and the key principles that underpin it, enabling learners to better protect the rights and dignity of individuals who may lack the capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over

• Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training Course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles and importance of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Explain the Mental Capacity Act and UK law in relation to DoLS.
• Apply authorisation to safeguards to ensure compliance with DoLS.
• Conduct the DoLS assessment process effectively.
• Implement DoLS procedures in hospitals and care homes.
• Identify important roles relating to DoLS and the new Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training Course is as follows:

Module 01: Understanding the Principles of DoLS

•  Understanding the Principles of DoLS

Module 02: The Importance of the Mental Capacity Act and UK Law

• The Importance of the Mental Capacity Act and UK Law

Module 03: Applying Authorisation to Safeguards

•  Applying Authorisation to Safeguards

Module 04: The DoLS Assessment Process

•  The DoLS Assessment Process

Module 05: DoLS Procedures in Hospitals & Care Homes

• DoLS Procedures in Hospitals & Care Homes

Module 06: Important Roles Relating to DoLS and LPS

• Important Roles Relating to DoLS and LPS