Empowering Psychologists
Build your skills as a psychologist, conducting mental capacity assessments in the Assisted Deputyship Application Programme.
Conducting Mental Capacity Assessments
This site was created as a guide to support psychologists conducting mental capacity assessments for the assisted deputyship application programme (ADAP) in Singapore.
Included in this site are resources to help an assessor:
Understand the mental capacity act and assisted deputyship application programme.
Learn the associated steps of a mental capacity assessment.
Generate ideas in adapting assessment materials for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Understand the ethics and values that underpin a mental capacity assessment.
Be familiar with competencies needed for conducting a good mental capacity assessment.
Get in touch with the community for support.
Navigating This Page
This website contains an overview of the essential topics relevant for ADAP-MCA Assessors.
I am a new assessor
This page contains essential learning material for psychologists new to the role as a mental capacity assessor for ADAP. Following each lesson in order as listed in the content page would help to orient you to the information. Complete the pre-briefing quiz before going through the content, and ensure that you have completed the pre-briefing content before attending the in-person briefing session.
I am a certified assessor
If you're a certified ADAP-MCA assessor, this page serves as a guide to help you refresh your knowledge, and access resources for your assessments. Refer to the relevant pages and content according to your needs. If you'd need more guidance or support while using these resources, please contact us. We will be able to provide supervision through the process of your assessment.
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