This session explores the UK legal framework for consent to treatment, it briefly considers the Mental Capacity Act, however, you should also consider completing our Mental Capacity Act module to gain a better understanding of capacity and consent.

Level: Secure Training Services
Duration: 30 minutes approximately depending on the individual learner
Assessment Method: Multiple Choice Assessment
Certificate: PDF
Recommended Refresher: Yearly
Framework and Standards: CSTF
Course Provider: Secure Training Services

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to.
 Describe the legal framework for consent in the UK
 Recognise the law with regard to consent to treatment
 Identify the action to take when consent cannot be obtained

This course is made up of the following modules
Overview
Consent

Healthcare Professionals
Domiciliary Care
Care Homes
Hospitals
Nurses, HCA's, Care Workers, Care Managers.