What is an e-learning short course?

Short Courses are short e-learning courses designed to give your employees knowledge and understanding of key areas that are increasingly necessary in the workplace, such as cyber security, equality and diversity, data and privacy laws, and health and safety legislation. Each Short Course takes an average of 20 to 40 minutes to complete.

Description

Every day hundreds of thousands of us spend multiple hours using display screen equipment (DSE), a computer at work, a laptop or tablet at home, with little regard for the health problems it may cause us. From postural issues to eye strain, repetitive strain injury to headaches - if you’re using display screen equipment regularly you may suffer from one or more of these conditions. The good news is that there are steps you can take to make working with DSE as comfortable as possible. This course outlines the steps you should take.

This e-learning 'short course' in display screen equipment is designed to ensure that users of DSE set up their work stations effectively and ergonomically, avoiding the health risks associated with their use. Learners undertaking this course will learn what DSE is, the health risks associated with its use, how to use DSE appropriately and the importance of correct posture and regular breaks. Finally, the course will outline the kind of support employers should provide for users of DSE at work.

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Course Objectives

The e-learning short course in display screen equipment is designed to help your organisation understand what DSE is, what the health risks of DSE are, identifying safe working practices and how to assess DSE. This e-learning course covers the following 8 topics:

  • What is DSE?
  • DSE health risks
  • Workstation design
  • Correct working position for DSE
  • Portable equipment
  • Identifying risks and safe working practices
  • Eye tests and eyewear
  • Assessing DSE

Course Outcome

Learners taking this course will gain knowledge on what is meant by display screen equipment, the risks of working with display screen equipment and how to manage the risks associated with display screen equipment. This course is aimed at any employee or manager who works with display screen equipment, such as display screens, laptops, touchscreens and other similar devices. This course can be used as a stand-alone module or included in an induction programme. It may also be useful as part of the on-programme phase of the new apprenticeship standards, helping apprentices integrate into the workforce effectively and efficiently.

This course includes a number of key features that will benefit the learner. These include the following:

  • Media and content rich exercises that engage learners
  • Interactive content and exercises based on real-life scenarios
  • Multiple choice questions included within the e-learning
  • Personalised certificate is issued upon completion of the course

Duration

Learners are expected to take approximately 20 to 40 minutes to complete this course

Cost

£20.00 + VAT