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GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE CODE

OTC-CPD-ADM

LOCATION

Online

AWARD

OTC Cert in Assisted Decision Making

APPLY BY

At Any Time

AWARD TYPE / LEVEL

OTC / CPD

START DATE

with Online Orientation Session (time tbd)

AUDIENCE

Social Care Staff, carers, PIC's, PPIMS, working with people with Intellectual disabilities

NEXT WORKSHOP DATE / TIME

N/A

CREDITS

N/A

DURATION

2 Days Learning

FORMAT

Online

FEE

€100 per person (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

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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

 

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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

Unit 1:

  • ADM Act and 2006 United Nations Convention
  • Human Rights, the Individual and Consent
  • No-one left behind;
  • Fairness, respect, equality, dignity and Autonomy in Health and Social Care Settings.

Unit 2:

  • Assisted Decision Making & Consent
  • Legal Capacity;
  • Wards of Court
  • Duty of Care
  • Dignity of Risk; Guiding principles

Unit 3:

This unit outlines the new roles that have been created in relation to supported decision-making.

Unit 4:

This unit focuses on the new approach to addressing and measuring capacity.

Unit 5:

This unit outlines the new roles that have been created in relation to supported decision-making.

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 of  in the Irish context
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Why did you choose to study with the College?

Studying with the OTC was such a wonderful experience for me; it has given me confidence in myself.

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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 will obtain an OTC certificate in:

  • Assisted Decision Making
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COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

International Applicants must provide appropriate documentary evidence of proficiency in English (i.e. IELTS 6.0).

HOW TO APPLY

All applications are processed through our application centre where you can:

  • Submit your application
  • Learn about what happens after you’ve made your application
  • Monitor the progress of your application

Important Notes for Applicants

This particular OTC Online Programme does not require the following information to be included on the standard online application form:

  • Contact in case of emergency
  • Official Photo ID
  • Educational transcripts/parchments/certificates (second and third level)
  • Any previous employment history
  • Volunteering documentation
  • Employer Verification documentation
  • References
  • Personal Statement

Please ignore all the above fields when making your application.

You must include your PPS number along with the other mandatory information requests which are clearly marked with an asterix. You must include current employment details.

If you are being funded by an employer, please ignore the payment option at the end of the application form and request an invoice from applications@opentrainingcollege.com to be emailed to you before being enrolled on the course.

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