Social Care
Mental Capacity Online Course
Understand the Mental Capacity Act and its five principles, covering capacity assessment, best interests decisions, and safeguards. This course explains how to apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in practice, including the two-stage capacity test, making best interests decisions, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Your Mental Capacity certificate is included in the £35 Chefs Bay Academy licence, along with 130+ other CPD accredited courses. One payment, 12 months of access, no subscription.
Mental Capacity at a glance
Mental Capacity is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 20 mins to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Duration | 20 mins, self-paced |
|---|---|
| Certificate | CPD Accredited, instant download |
| Price | £35 licence covering all 130+ courses |
| Access | 12 months, any device, unlimited retakes |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. Your £35 licence covers this course and 130+ others, all CPD accredited, with 12 months of access.
What this course costs elsewhere
| Comparison | Typical single certificate | Chefs Bay Academy licence, all 130+ courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £10-£40 per course, usually + VAT | £35 once, VAT included |
| Covers | One course | All 130+ courses |
| Access | Typically 60-90 days | 12 months, one person |
| Retakes | Often charged again | Unlimited, any course |
| Refunds | Varies by provider | Full refund within 14 days, if no certificate downloaded |
Market range from provider price lists, checked August 2026. £35 is the whole licence, covering all 130+ courses for 12 months, not a per-course price.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- The Five Statutory Principles
- The Two-Stage Test for Assessing Capacity
- Making Best Interests Decisions
- Lasting Powers of Attorney and Advance Decisions
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Applying the MCA in Everyday Care Practice
Who Needs This Course
Care workers, support workers, nurses, social workers, and anyone working in health or social care who needs to understand mental capacity and make decisions on behalf of individuals who may lack capacity.
Your Certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.
- PDF download, same day you pass
- CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
- Retake the assessment as often as you need
These are training courses, not Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Read how our accreditation works.
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Mental Capacity
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Buy Your Licence
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Complete Courses
Work at your own pace on any device. All 130+ courses unlocked.
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