OTC Cert: Assisted Decision Making for Frontline Staff (Managers/System Changers option also available)
- Commence at any time
- Free Option A - no Cert provided
- Option B - with Assessment and Cert - €25 per participant
- Group Discount available for groups of 25 or more.
Please note: there is an additional online course (Option C) called ADM for Managers and System Changers which is available to individual students at a cost of €55.
Please call the office on 01-2988544 for registration/enrolment onto the course.
GENERAL INFORMATION
COURSE CODE
OTC-CPD-ADM
LOCATION
Online
AWARD
OTC Cert in Assisted Decision Making
APPLY BY
n/a
AUDIENCE
Social Care Staff, carers, PIC's, PPIM's, working with people with Intellectual disabilities
NEXT WORKSHOP DATE / TIME
N/A
CREDITS
N/A
DURATION
2 Days Learning
FORMAT
FEE
Option A: Free (no Cert) / Option B With Cert: reduced to €25 pp / Option C: Cert for Managers €55pp / (Discounts for groups of 25 people or more)
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act of 2015 contains a large number of new principles, some of which are quite complex and have significant implications for services and social care students, educators, supervisors, staff, managers, and Boards of Management. It has important implications for those working in banking, financial services, legal professions, and medical personnel.
This course is focused on the social care and social service aspects of the United Nations Disability Convention of 2006 on law and practice in Ireland.
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act of 2015 provides for a huge change in the rights of people with a disability and the obligations of others towards them. The law will change relationships between people. This course provides basic information and analysis on why this law was passed. It signals some of the changes it will introduce to the everyday work and lives of people with disabilities and social care staff. The course discusses how the 2015 Act is situated within a human rights framework and is a new direction in thinking about disability which will have widespread social and economic consequences. The Act has special implications for people with a mental illness, a brain injury, an intellectual disability, or dementia, be their conditions temporary or permanent.
This course is an introduction to the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act of 2015. It provides information and analysis on the substance and context of the act and how it will effect the lives of people with disabilities, organisations and their staff.
The course is aimed at any staff in disability services.
WHAT YOU WILL YOU LEARN
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course the learner will be able to:
- Describe the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Identify and understand the principles of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
- Appreciate the benefits and difficulties of supported decision-making for people with disabilities, support staff and for society
- Summarise the activities of the Decision Support Service
- Explain the meaning of ‘supporting people’s decision-making capacity’
- Describe the Functional Approach to capacity assessment
COURSE CONTENT
The course is broken down into multiple topics, spread over five units for a more manageable learning experience. Course content includes information, references, case studies and non-assessed reflection questions and activities for further learning.
Programme Units
Assessment
Each unit will include an assessment based on multiple choice questions on completion.
How will this Course be Delivered
- The course will be delivered online on YourOTC (the Open Training College's learning platform for staff education, training and development).
- There are 15 hours of content and many online activities to start to explore your understanding of this development.
- Learners will have access to required readings, case studies, relevant videos, power point presentations etc.
- The course will remain open for completion for 30 days.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
Course Features
- Unlimited online access 24/7 for 30 days, with rapid tech support assistance
- Written module materials by topic experts
- Formative Assessment exercises
- Policy and guidance documents
- Weblinks to additional resources, video and suggested readings
- Templates for use in practice
- Case studies in the Irish context
The Student View – TerraGlen Residential Care Services Staff
Recent students from Rainbowsend (TerraGlen) commented that:
- I found this training very interesting and I found the way it was presented to be very easy to follow.
- I found that the training course was very informative and easy to understand. It was also beneficial that the training allowed people to go at their own pace.
- I learned everything I expected to learn in the course, and it will make working within my current role easier, as I now have extra knowledge with all the changes around the assisted decision making and capacity legislation.
- I found it had a great level of detail but also delivered all of the key points.
HOW THE COURSE WILL IMPACT YOUR CAREER
The course is essential for anyone working and supporting a person or people in the disability or social care sectors.
The qualification enhances any CV where you may want to go into residential services, day services, community inclusion or empowerment.
Qualification
The course is certified by the OTC.
Successful participants availing of Option B below, will obtain an OTC certificate in:
- Assisted Decision Making for Frontline Staff
Successful participants availing of Option C below, will obtain an OTC certificate in:
- Assisted Decision Making for Managers and System Changers
COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this course.
HOW TO APPLY
The course is open to any participant and has a disabilities focus and context.
There are three options* available – option A is free and option B is a paid (certified) option costing €25 per participant:
Option C is an additional online course called ADM for Managers and System Changers which is available to individual students at a cost of €55. Please call the office on 01-2988544 for registration/enrolment onto the course.
- The course is an OTC Certified (cert optional) programme.
- The course is very practical and self-directed.
- Participants can commence the programme anytime they wish – 24/7.
- The entire programme can be completed in 15 hours.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Contact us if you want to know more about the course.
Call Conor: (+353) 86 0756580 (Business hours 9am-5pm)
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