Irish healthcare organisations must demonstrate AI literacy training for all staff. GovernedAI gets you there — audited, trained, certified, and evidenced.
"Providers and deployers of AI systems shall take measures to support the development of AI literacy of their staff and other persons dealing with the operation and use of AI systems on their behalf, taking into account their technical knowledge, experience, education and the context in which the systems are used."— EU AI Act, Article 4 (as amended by the 2026 Digital Omnibus)EU AI Act — Article 4 · Obligation in force: 2 February 2025
Article 4 is not optional — it has applied since February 2025 and survived the 2026 Digital Omnibus. If your organisation uses any AI system — from clinical decision tools to scheduling software — you must take measures to support your staff's AI literacy. Documented training is the clearest way to show it, and HIQA or the DPC can request that evidence.
Hospitals, GP practices, care homes, community services, CHOs — if your organisation uses AI in any form, Article 4 applies to you. This includes off-the-shelf tools, not just bespoke systems.
There is no one-size-fits-all standard. Staff at higher risk levels need deeper training. Everyone needs the basics. GovernedAI structures training to match each role — and issues certificates as your compliance evidence.
Article 4 has applied since 2 February 2025 and was not postponed by the Digital Omnibus. Separately, high-risk AI duties were deferred to 2 December 2027 (and to 2 August 2028 for AI in medical devices). If an AI incident occurs, your ability to show that staff were supported to use AI responsibly will matter.
If HIQA or the DPC request evidence, you'll want to show: who was trained, when, on what, and to what standard. GovernedAI issues named completion certificates for every staff member — ready for your compliance file.
Most Irish healthcare organisations don't know exactly where they stand with Article 4. The free audit tells you. The training closes the gap — with certificates your organisation can show as evidence.
A structured assessment of your organisation's current position against Article 4. We review which AI systems you use, which staff are exposed, and what training gap exists. You receive a clear written summary with recommended next steps.
Online, self-paced AI literacy training built specifically for Irish healthcare. Staff complete 6 modules covering what AI is, how to use it safely, what the EU AI Act requires, and what your organisation's responsibilities are. Everyone who passes receives a named completion certificate.
We keep it simple. No lengthy procurement process. No scheduling complexity. Your staff complete the course in their own time — certificates are issued automatically on passing.
Complete the short audit form. The GovernedAI team reviews your organisation's current position and sends you a written gap summary within one business day.
Based on your staff count, select the right pricing tier. Pay once — all staff in your organisation are covered. No per-seat charges, no hidden costs.
You receive a course link to share with all staff. Each person completes it in their own time — no scheduling, no group sessions required.
Every staff member who passes receives a named GovernedAI completion certificate. Your organisation receives a compliance record for your file. Article 4 duty closed.
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