Decision making and interventions with adults in legal framework (6so016)

The module is designed to help anyone working with adults in health, social work and social care to develop a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983), the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and their decision-making practices where capacity and/or mental disorder are significant considerations.

The module also provides preparation for Best Interests Assessor (BIA) course at the University of Wolverhampton. The module will be helpful to anyone considering undertaking the role of Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act (1983). AMHP students should check whether the module will provide the formal pre-course requirements with the University where they intend to pursue their training.
Candidates do not need any prior qualifications to apply for this module. However, the BIA course does have entry requirements (please see the University website for more details).

It is expected that candidates on this module will have support for learning in the workplace which may include observing a Mental Health Act assessment, an assessment of capacity or active involvement in a best interests decision, with opportunity to reflect on that practice in supervision. Candidates who are not sponsored by their employers need to explain in their application how they will achieve this.

The module is taught at level 6 (equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree) and is alternatively available at Masters level for those ready to study at that level.

Please complete and upload the Decision Making Agency Reference Form 2020-21 (Word doc 819k) when completing your application.

Social Work Decision Making Applicant Information 2021/2022 (Word doc 24k)

Semester 1 Dates	Subject
29.11.21	Induction Presentation / Enrolment and University Library Services
06.12.21	Definition of a MH Disorder & Assessing MH Capacity
13.12.21	MHA Detaining Sections (s2,3,4,5,7) & Police Powers, s135 & s136
20.12/27.12.21	Holidays – No Teaching
03.01.22	Bank Holiday
10.01.22	Best Interests Decisions, DOLs and Human Rights
17.01.22	Inter-professional Practice, Rights & Liberty /  Assignment Workshop
24.01.22	Decision making and Risk Analysis
31.01.22	Concepts of Liberty vs Professional Intrusion
07.02.22	Recap on Materials & Formative Presentations
01.03.22	SUBMISSION

Module Leader: Ian Lloyd

Credits: 20

Cost: £727 (2021/22) or speak with your employer. (If 5 or more people are attending from one organisation please contact the module leader for group discounts.)

Module availability subject to a minimum number of confirmed students.
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