Mental Health Act Training | Online CPD Course

Online Mental Health Act Training (2007) Course

Welcome to our online mental health act training (2007) course. Our online training courses are developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies

Mental Health Act Training Description

Course aims and objectives

• To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation and guidelines related to the Mental Health Act
• To provide an awareness of the four steps compulsion pathway and the code of practice
• To provide an understanding of the now broader professional roles and guidance relating to electroconvulsive therapy
• To improve the learner’s awareness of how mental health tribunals, work and the guiding principles for health and social care professionals
• To provide essential learning resources relating to the Mental Health Act 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 online course?

 

• Introduction into the Mental Health Act
• The key aspects of the Mental Health Act
• The four-step compulsion pathway
• The Mental Health Act code of practice
• Broadening professional roles under the Mental Health Act
• Electroconvulsive therapy guidance
• Mental health tribunals
• The five Mental Health Act guiding principles
• Additional online learning resources and references relating to the Mental Health Act

Who is this mental health act training course for?

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Allied Healthcare Workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Social Care Support Workers
• Voluntary Staff working in the NHS

Mental Health Act Training Requirements

For classroom training courses:

• Bring photo ID (e.g., passport, licence, EU card)
• Wear comfortable clothing

For online courses:

• Access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device

Career path

Our online and classroom training courses are suitable for:

• Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area
• Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD)
• Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals