- Level
- Short Course
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Nursing
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Best Interest Assessor is an interprofessional module which aims to equip experienced practitioners in health and social care with the skills and knowledge required to enable them to undertake a Best Interest Assessment (BIA).
Entry requirements
Two years post-registration experience as either an approved mental health professional or social worker registered with Social Work England. First level nurses should be registered in Part 1 of the Register, occupational therapists registered in Part 6 of the Register and chartered psychologists listed in BPS Register of Chartered Psychologists. You will also need to be able to arrange two separate shadowing opportunities with a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) conducting an assessment under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Fees
UK students: £1,850
UK/Home: £1,850
Start dates
September 2026, November 2026, April 2027
Campus
- Hendon campus (April cohort), Online, United Kingdom
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