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This course has been approved for CEUs by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. More information on our Accreditation/CPD Page.

The Centre for Disability Law and Policy is pleased to continue the comprehensive training programme on the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015. The training will consist of 3 blocks and will run over the course of 5 days from 1st - 5th April.

Block 1: Understanding the Act and developing good practice (Day 1) Monday 1st April

Block 2: Applying the Act to Professional Practice (Day 2)

a: Health and Social Care Professionals- Tuesday 2nd April (Morning)

b: Legal Professionals - Tuesday 2nd April (Afternoon)

Block 3: Applying the Act to Different Groups (Day 3, 4 & 5)

a: Intellectual Disability - Wednesday 3rd April

b: Mental Health - Thursday 4th April

c: Older People - Friday 5th April

While all participants are required to complete Block 1: Understanding the Act and developing good practice to get a thorough grounding of the Act’s key concepts and challenges, Block 2: Applying the Act to Professional Practice and Block 3: Applying the Act to Different Groups are optional. Block 2: Applying the Act to Professional Practice aims to give professionals the skills to implement the Act in their chosen field - health and social care or law – with each component delivered over a half day. Block 3: Applying the Act to Different Groups consists of 3 separate days, one day each devoted to the areas of intellectual disability, mental health and older people.

This training is primarily designed for those working with and supporting people affected by the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, including professionals working with people with disabilities, older people and people with mental health experience. The training has been designed to focus on practical challenges in implementing the Act, and examples of promising practice from other countries which might guide Ireland’s implementation are drawn from the Centre’s vast international network and experience.

The Centre’s involvement in the development of the legislation also informs this training, and co-trainers from peer organisations of people with experience of the mental health services (Recovery Experts by Experience), self-advocates with intellectual disabilities (National Platform of Self Advocates) and people living with dementia (Irish Dementia Working Group), will facilitate the various training sessions.

Training will be held in the home of the CDLP – the Institute for Lifecourse & Society Building at NUI Galway each day.

Fees: €200 per day

€100 for half day (applies to block 2: profession specific only)

** Discounts available when you book multiple days, for more information please visit our fees page. For group bookings please contact info.cdlp@nuigalway.ie

If you have already completed Block 1 see the fees page for costs.

If you have any queries please visit our FAQs page or contact:

Sharon Hegarty

Tel: 091-494018

Mobile: 086-008 1153 (text only)

Email: info.cdlp@nuigalway.ie

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