Training for care staff that work with people with mental health problems
Mental Capacity Act 2005 ~ What is Mental Capacity Act, Origination of the Mental Capacity Act, What is meant by lack of capacity, What is excluded from the Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, Articles of the Human Rights Act, Code of Practice in relation to the Mental Capacity Act, How is a code of practice created, What the Mental Capacity Act says about the code of practice, Statutory /core principles and their application, Scenarios on core principles, Conclusion to the core principles and their applications, Assessing capacity - What triggers an assessment - Factors to be considered when making an assessment, Case studies on assessing capacity, How can we help people make decision?, Refusal of an assessment and challenging an assessment, The best interest principle, Case study on best interest principle, Who is the decision maker, Protection of staff, Restraint and the Bournewood case, Advance directives and living wills, Case studies advance directives, Lashing Power of Attorney, Who can be an Attorney, Court of Protection, Public Guardians Office, Resolving Disagreements, Rules of the court of Protection, Independent Mental Capacity advocates, Referral systems for Independent Mental Capacity advocates, Research and clinical trial, Children and the Mental Capacity Act, Relationship between Mental Capacity Act & Mental Act, Protection of the person lacking capacity, Access to information
Understanding Mental Health Awareness ~ This one day mental health awareness course will enable care workers to improve their understanding of mental health through exploration of some of the causal factors, raising awareness of specific conditions, and consideration of the implications for care workers.
Understanding Mental Health Foundation ~ This one day course provides a structure for induction into mental health work with the added value of a validated certificate for each candidate. It also provides evidence that managers are providing induction training for their staff. It includes - Principles of Mental Health Work, The Experience of Mental Distress, introduce learners to their role in understanding & meeting the needs of the clients, Effective Communication, The Working Environment, Developing as a Mental Health Worker.
Understanding Mental Health Advanced ~ This three day course in mental health care offers comprehensive coverage of the core knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by practitioners to deliver effective and safe client-centred services across the mental health care sector. It includes - Mental Health Problems & their Impact, Management & Treatment Approaches, Working with People with Mental Health Problems, Legislation, Policies & Mental Health Services, Care Planning, Communication & Relationships with Service Users, Promoting
Bipolar Disorder ~ This one day course is aimed at those social care staff who work with clients who suffer from this particular condition. It will give them an understanding of the condition and best management guidelines for the condition in care and support. What is bipolar affective disorder (manic depression)?, What causes bipolar affective disorder?, What symptoms are involved?, What are the symptoms of depression?, What are the symptoms of mania?, What can social care workers do to help?, How is the diagnosis made?, What is bipolar affective disorder (manic depression) treated?, What is the outlook?