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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training is designed to strengthen understanding of DoLS within Safeguarding frameworks, focusing on Mental capacity, Consent, and Liberty rights. The course explores Legal compliance and Human rights under UK law, ensuring learners grasp Protection rules and Care restrictions. Modules 01–02 build foundational knowledge of principles and legislation.
Modules 03–04 of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training focus on applying authorisation processes and the DoLS Assessment procedures. Learners develop practical skills in Safeguarding practice, ensuring Mental capacity considerations, Consent validation, and strict Legal compliance. The training reinforces Protection rules while safeguarding Liberty rights and maintaining Human rights standards.
Modules 05–06 cover DoLS procedures in hospitals and care homes alongside key roles in DoLS and LPS implementation. This part of the course strengthens Safeguarding responsibilities, Mental capacity awareness, Consent management, and Legal compliance. Learners ensure Protection rules are followed, upholding Liberty rights, Care restrictions oversight, and Human rights compliance in practice.
After completing the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Studying Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training helps learners understand the legal framework designed to protect individuals who lack capacity and may be deprived of their liberty in care settings. It covers assessment processes, authorisation procedures, and rights protection.
This course equips professionals with knowledge to ensure lawful, ethical decision-making while safeguarding vulnerable individuals. It strengthens awareness of compliance requirements and promotes person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, and human rights.
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training Course has a total study time of 1 hour, 21 minutes. Learners can complete the programme at a flexible, self-paced schedule, allowing them to develop essential understanding of legal protections, safeguarding principles, and rights-based care in a way that fits comfortably around their availability and learning needs.
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Training course is suitable for learners working in health and social care, mental health services, hospitals, and residential care settings where individuals may lack capacity to make certain decisions. No prior qualifications are required. Participants need basic literacy skills, internet access, and a device for online study. An interest in safeguarding rights, legal frameworks, and protecting vulnerable individuals is essential.
DoLS are legal protections that ensure people who cannot consent to their care arrangements in hospitals or care homes are only deprived of their liberty when it is necessary, lawful, and in their best interests.
It is suitable for care workers, nurses, social workers, healthcare assistants, and managers working in hospitals, care homes, or community care settings.
You will learn about the legal framework of DoLS, capacity assessments, best interest decisions, rights of individuals, and how to apply safeguards correctly.
Yes, it is generally aimed at staff already working in health and social care, especially those involved in safeguarding or decision-making roles.
They protect vulnerable individuals from unlawful restriction of their freedom while ensuring their safety and rights are respected.
| Module 01: Understanding the Principles of DoLS | |||
| Understanding the Principles of DoLS | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 02: The Importance of the Mental Capacity Act and UK Law | |||
| The Importance of the Mental Capacity Act and UK Law | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 03: Applying Authorisation to Safeguards | |||
| Applying Authorisation to Safeguards | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 04: The DoLS Assessment Process | |||
| The DoLS Assessment Process | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 05: DoLS Procedures in Hospitals & Care Homes | |||
| DoLS Procedures in Hospitals & Care Homes | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 06: Important Roles Relating to DoLS and LPS | |||
| Important Roles Relating to DoLS and LPS | 00:14:00 | ||
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