In-Service Teaching & Supervision

Psychiatric Training for Legal and Medical Professionals

Dr Robert M Kaplan provides in-depth training and supervision for medical, legal, and allied health professionals. His experience in forensic psychiatry and medical history allows him to offer insightful, practical guidance on complex psychiatric issues, helping professionals strengthen their clinical and legal understanding.

Training and Supervision Areas

Dr Kaplan’s in-service training covers a range of key areas:

Forensic Psychiatry

Understanding mental health issues in legal and criminal contexts.

Medico-Legal Reporting

Preparing accurate and defensible psychiatric reports.

Psychiatric Diagnosis

Improving accuracy in mental health assessments.

Professional Ethics

Managing complex ethical issues in psychiatric practice.

Trauma and PTSD

Assessing and managing trauma-related mental health issues.

Criminal Behaviour and Mental Illness

Understanding the intersection of mental health and criminality.

Training sessions are tailored to the audience’s needs, ensuring relevance for legal professionals, medical staff, and claims managers.

Approach and Format

Dr Kaplan’s interactive and practical training sessions combine case-based learning with professional insights.

Workshops and Seminars

In-depth sessions exploring complex psychiatric and legal issues.

Case Studies

Real-world examples to build analytical and decision-making skills.

Small Group Supervision

Focused guidance for professional development and case reviews.

Online and In-Person Options

Flexible delivery to accommodate professional schedules.

Why Train with Dr Kaplan?

Dr. Kaplan has over 40 years of experience in forensic psychiatry and medical history. As a Clinical Associate Professor and an internationally published author, he combines academic knowledge with real-world insight. His experience consulting on high-profile criminal cases and legal matters ensures that his training is credible and practical.

Who Benefits from This Training?

Dr Kaplan’s training and supervision services are designed for:

  • Legal professionals, including lawyers and judges.
  • Medical professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and GPs.
  • Insurance professionals involved in claims management.
  • Government agencies and regulatory bodies.
  • Probation Officers needing to understand the psychiatric factors influencing criminal behaviour.
  • Welfare Workers who are managing mental health challenges within the welfare system.
  • Customer Service Officers who are handling difficult situations involving mental health issues.
  • Rehabilitation Coordinators are those who support mental health recovery and reintegration.
  • Occupational RTW Providers who manage psychiatric factors in return-to-work plans.
     

Dr Kaplan’s ability to translate complex psychiatric concepts into practical insights makes his sessions valuable for both clinical and legal professionals.

How to Arrange Training or Supervision

Dr Kaplan’s training sessions and supervision programs are available both in-person (Bondi Junction and Wollongong) and online. Programs can be customised to suit the specific needs of the organisation or professional group.

Contact Dr Kaplan to arrange a customised training session or supervision program.

Your questions answered

Your frequently asked questions about In-Service Training & Supervision answered.

Dr Kaplan’s training is tailored for legal professionals, psychiatrists, psychologists, welfare workers, probation officers, customer service officers, rehabilitation coordinators, and return-to-work providers.

Training covers forensic psychiatry, medico-legal reporting, psychiatric diagnosis, professional ethics, trauma, and criminal behaviour.

Session length can be customised depending on the client’s needs, from short workshops to multi-day seminars.

Yes, Dr Kaplan offers both in-person and remote training options to accommodate professional schedules.

Yes, Dr Kaplan provides ongoing professional supervision for medical and legal professionals dealing with complex psychiatric cases.