Course Overview

This course will give you a clear understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and how it is used in practice.

You will learn to:

• Explain the Mental Health Act and its application.
• Describe the necessary forms and responsibilities for handling Section-related documentation.
• Properly complete the required forms.
• Understand your duty to inform a patient of their legal status.
• Recognise the importance of regularly reviewing a patient's MHA status.
• Understand the key parts of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.