2026 Legal Training Programme for Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare professionals face complex legal requirements every day. From consent and capacity to court proceedings and coroner’s inquests, understanding your legal obligations is essential for protecting both your practice and your patients.
La Touche Training’s 2026 programme offers practical, interactive courses designed specifically for medical, social and healthcare professionals. Our expert trainers deliver small group sessions that address the real challenges you face in your daily work.
Here’s what’s available for healthcare professionals in 2026:
Understanding and Overcoming Unconscious Bias
February 25th | Online | 9.30am to 1pm | €295
Acquire the tools to mitigate bias and foster a more inclusive environment. This course helps you identify different types of bias, recognise bias in yourself and others, and implement practical strategies to manage bias in your workplace.
Effective Records, Reports and Witness Skills for Healthcare Professionals
March 25th and 26th | 2-day course | Online | €645
Learn how to produce accurate and detailed reports, testify in court as an expert witness, and effectively communicate complex medical information to judges, juries and legal professionals. This comprehensive course covers everything from documentation to courtroom skills.
You can also book each day separately:
Effective Records, Reports and GDPR for Healthcare Professionals
March 25th | 1-day | Online | €295
Master the essential skill of accurate documentation and learn how to create clear and concise reports. Effective record keeping protects you from legal issues and enhances patient safety.
Witness Skills for Healthcare Professionals
This one-day course prepares health and social care professionals to give evidence in inquests, court cases, fitness to practise hearings and employment cases.
Consent, Capacity & the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act
Led by a specialised healthcare solicitor with extensive experience in medical law, this workshop transforms complex legislation into practical, actionable guidance. Learn how to implement compliant consent procedures, assess and document capacity issues, and support patient autonomy while managing risk.
Essential Guide to a Coroner’s Inquest
Inquests are increasingly common in Ireland. This course helps mental health nurses, maternity nurses, psychiatrists and other professionals understand the functions, powers and duties of the coroner. Proper preparation can mean the difference between a smooth process and one that leads to professional scrutiny or reputational damage.
Why choose La Touche Training?
Our training sessions are practical, interactive experiences delivered in small groups. This format allows every attendee to ask questions, participate in discussions and engage in practical exercises and role-plays. You’ll leave with skills you can apply immediately.
What our previous attendees say:
“I really enjoyed the course and would highly recommend it.”
“This was the most practical, useful, well organised course I have been on in a long time.”
“I found this course extremely beneficial. The report template is very useful, plus being able to submit reports and statements for review by the trainer was great. Fantastic trainer.”
Book your place today
Visit our healthcare training page to view the full range of courses and register online.
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For further details about these training programmes or to arrange bespoke training for your team at a date and location convenient to you, please contact:
Mark Cassidy, Training Consultant
Email: mark.cassidy@latouchetraining.ie
Phone: 01 878 8265
