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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

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Course Name: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Course Code: Deprivation_of_Liberty_Safeguards
Course duration: 01 hour and 10 minutes
Course introduction: Many people who don’t have capacity to make their own decisions are deprived of their liberty for their own safety. This course explores the concept of ‘deprivation of liberty’, shows why the DoLS were put into place and in simple terms, shows the steps that are undertaken throughout the authorisation process.

Upon completion of this course you will receive a certificate with your name, CPD hours, date and learning objectives.

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

  • Explain what the deprivation of liberty safeguards are
  • Describe the background to the safeguards
  • Explain the law relating to the safeguards
  • List who the safeguards apply to
  • Describe the roles of the managing authority and the supervisory body
  • List the required assessments
  • Explain the role of the relevant person’s representative
Modules:
  • DoLS Background and the law
  • DoLS: Authorisation process

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