Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

Teaching and Learning  

Course Overview

CPD/CE Points:  60 Mins

Assessment:  10

Pass Rate:  80%

Ideal For: 

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Course Details

Introducing Display Screen Equipment (DSE) – an educational resource for education professionals looking to understand the issues education settings face when using display screen equipment. With this course, education professionals can gain the necessary knowledge and skills to explain the impacts of technology on education so they can be informed about health concerns using DSE in educational settings. The course also provides information about safety concerns around using DSE in educational settings. In addition, education professionals can support by following best practices for using DSE safely and comfortably in education settings. Lastly, this course develops an awareness and understanding among educators, education setting staff, and peers, to understand regulations around the use of DSE in education settings. Whether you aim to equip yourself with an understanding of Display Screen Equipment or are directly involved in using Display Screen Equipment in your education setting, this course will surely provide you with all the tools you need.

    Technology Integration Skills  

Course Aims

This course aims to provide education professionals with the necessary knowledge to gain an in-depth understanding of the health and safety aspects surrounding the use of display screen equipment (DSE) within the education setting.

Course Objectives

  • Explain the impacts of technology and DSE in education
  • Identify the health concerns with the use of DSE in education settings
  • Identify the safety concerns with the use of DSE in education settings
  • Describe best practices for using DSE safely and comfortably in educational settings.

Course Curriculum

  • Welcome to Teach HQ online learning
  • Introduction

  • What is display screen equipment (DSE)?
  • Advantages of using DSE
  • Challenges and drawbacks of using DSE

  • Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
  • Eyestrain and vision problems
  • Back and neck pain
  • Stress and anxiety

  • Electrical safety
  • Fire safety
  • Ergonomic safety
  • Cybersecurity concerns

  • Best practice essentials
  • Proper positioning of equipment
  • Regular breaks and stretching
  • Adjusting monitor settings
  • Proper lighting and ergonomic chair
  • Implementing cybersecurity measures

  • Course summary

  • Assessment

  • Assessment 10 Assessments

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Related Organisations

The Scottish Schools Education Research Centre (SSERC)
Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
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