Consent Training | Online CPD Course

Online Consent Training for Health and Social Care Course – Level 2

Welcome to our consent training for the health and social care course. Our Online Consent Training Course is developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meets the requirements set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies

Course aims and objectives for the consent training course

• To inform learners on the key factors to consider when obtaining consent
• To provide a clear understanding of the legislation regarding consent in health and social care environments
• Be able to know and apply the main forms of consent in routine practice
• Understand the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Awareness of mental capacity assessment and deprivation of liberty safeguards
• Helps to provide essential consent training resources in an engaging and meaningful way
• To provide a FREE blended learning environment that is available to all individuals and businesses

What is covered in this consent training online course?

• An introduction to the key principles for consenting to treatments or procedures
• What the law says about consent
• Definition of informed consent
• How to respond to patient requests and questions
• Other factors to consider when obtaining consent
• Definition of voluntary consent
• Understanding the key principles of adult competence
• Refusal of treatment
• How capacity is assessed
• What to do if a patient or service user lacks capacity
• What support is available for people who lack the capacity to consent
• How to support people who lack capacity in practice
• The Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Key provisions to protect vulnerable adults when obtaining consent
• Court referrals for adults who lack capacity
• Definition of advanced decisions
• Issues around children and consent
• Understanding parental responsibilities
• Complex situations in relation to consent
• Definition of delegated consent
• The main forms of consent
• Consent forms that are used in healthcare environments
• Key points to remember about the consent process
• Where to find further information on consent (online learning resources)