This online consent course covers the main points relating to consent in health and social care settings. It has additional online learning resources that provide more details for learners to refer to during the course and in practice.
 
Course aims and objectives
To inform learners on the key factors to consider when obtaining consent
To provide a clear understanding on 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 Mental Capacity Act 2005
An awareness of mental capacity assessment and deprivation of liberty safeguards
To provide essential consent training resources in an engaging and meaningful way
 
What is covered in this 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 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 advance 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 consent process
Where to find further information on consent (online learning resources)
 
Certification
A certificate of completion will be issued on successful completion of this course. 
 
Who is this course for?
NHS staff
Private hospital staff
Healthcare professionals
Agency workers
Agency nurses
Locum doctors and allied health workers
Healthcare Assistants
Healthcare clinical staff
Health and social care support workers