Liberty Protection Safeguards Online Training Course
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Liberty Protection Safeguards Online Training Course
This one-hour CPD-accredited Liberty Protection Safeguards course introduces deprivation of liberty, the Mental Capacity Act, assessment and authorisation processes, responsible bodies and advocacy roles. Designed for healthcare professionals, social workers, care staff, managers and relevant legal professionals, it supports introductory knowledge, induction and refresher training. Learners explore person-centred practice, individual rights, consent and referral procedures, and receive a CPD-accredited certificate after successfully completing the online quiz.
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Liberty Protection Safeguards – Online Course
Course overview
This one-hour online course introduces Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and their role in protecting the rights and welfare of people who may lack the mental capacity to make specific decisions about their care or treatment. It explores deprivation of liberty, responsible bodies, family involvement, the role of the Appropriate Person and Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), assessment and consultation, authorisation, reviews and reporting. The course is designed to support awareness and person-centred practice in relevant health and social care settings.
Please note: This introductory Level 1 course supports awareness and knowledge development but does not replace role-specific training, professional advice or guidance on individual cases. Learners should follow current legislation, applicable official guidance and local procedures, and seek appropriate advice when a situation is unclear. Always consider the person’s rights, wishes, feelings and decision-making capacity.
What the course covers
• Introduction to Liberty Protection Safeguards
• What Liberty Protection Safeguards are and their key principles
• Key changes and the meaning of deprivation of liberty
• Responsible bodies and their responsibilities
• Family involvement and young people
• The Appropriate Person and their role
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) and their role
• The targeted approach to safeguards
• Deprivation of liberty in domestic settings
• Groups acting as responsible bodies
• Referrals, representation and support
• Assessment and consultation processes
• Pre-authorisation reviews and authorisation
• Reviews and ongoing oversight
• Life-sustaining treatment and vital acts
• Related legislation and the Court of Protection
• Monitoring and reporting
• Understanding wishes, feelings and valid consent
• Managing existing Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) authorisations
• Recognising borderline cases and when referrals may be required
Who is it for?
This introductory Level 1 course is intended for people whose roles involve supporting or caring for individuals who may lack mental capacity to make decisions about care or treatment. It is suitable for induction, refresher training, awareness and knowledge enhancement.
It may be useful for:
• Registered nurses, community nurses and mental health nurses
• Social workers in adult services, mental health services and safeguarding teams
• Care assistants, support workers and healthcare assistants
• Allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists
• Team leaders, service managers and supervisors
• Solicitors, legal advisers and other professionals working in mental capacity law or human rights
Practical benefits
• Develop an understanding of the purpose and principles of Liberty Protection Safeguards
• Improve awareness of deprivation of liberty and relevant responsibilities
• Understand the roles of responsible bodies, Appropriate Persons and IMCAs
• Gain an overview of assessment, consultation, authorisation and review processes
• Recognise the importance of wishes, feelings, consent and person-centred decision-making
• Understand referral, representation, monitoring and reporting processes
• Support more informed practice when working with people who may lack mental capacity
What learners will be able to do
• Explain the purpose and key principles of Liberty Protection Safeguards
• Describe deprivation of liberty and identify issues that may require further consideration
• Recognise the roles of responsible bodies and other relevant people
• Understand the assessment, consultation, authorisation and review processes
• Explain the roles of the Appropriate Person and Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
• Recognise the importance of wishes, feelings, valid consent and individual rights
• Understand when concerns may require advice, referral or escalation
• Apply introductory knowledge to support person-centred practice within their role
Assessment and certificate
The course includes an end-of-course quiz. Learners who successfully complete the quiz receive a CPD-accredited Liberty Protection Safeguards certificate, which can be downloaded or printed at home. Unlimited assessment retakes are available. The course awards 1 CPD point.
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Once you have completed the learning you will participate in a multiple-choice assessment, a pass mark of 75% is required. The online test is marked automatically, receiving an instant grade. Don’t worry if you don’t pass or want to improve your grade, you can retake the test unlimited times at no extra cost.
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Certificate
All our courses are accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are nationally recognised. Once you have completed your assessment you will be awarded a free accredited certificate in PDF format which is immediately available. Hard copies of the certificate are available at an additional fee of £5. All evidence of learning and certification will remain on our system for your future reference.
Course Format
The course is delivered online via our bespoke e-learning portal, complete with both online “classroom” style and interactive user-friendly training and downloadable documentation to aid your learning. You can resume or stop your course at any time, remembering the exact point you were at.
Course Duration
This does depend on the level and experience of the individual, as a guide a level 1 takes 1 hour, level 2 takes 2 hours and level 3 takes 3 hours as an average to complete each course. You have 12 months to take the course, however, there is no time limit in which you need to complete the course.
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