Display Screen Equipment (DSE) training for your team
Licence this one module for the staff who need it. No CareStream subscription, no minimum order, no annual contract. One licence covers one member of staff for the complete Display Screen Equipment (DSE) module, in the language they think in.
- Teach, then assessA full lesson with a real care scenario, followed by an assessment that checks they can apply it.
- Over 60 languagesStaff read the lesson and answer in their first language. Your records stay in English.
- Wrong answers get followed upA short micro-lesson goes back to the staff member on the exact point they missed, then they retry.
- Evidence you can hand overA dated completion record and a certificate per person, ready for your CQC file.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE), start to finish.
This training covers how to use computers, tablets, and screens safely in your daily work at the care setting. You will learn how to set up your workstation correctly, recognise signs of strain or discomfort, and know what support is available. This is the same module CareStream subscribers get, written for care settings rather than adapted from a generic course. It runs about 35 minutes and ends with a 20 question assessment.
- What is DSE and Why It Matters
Display Screen Equipment means any screen you use for work, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
- Common DSE Health Risks
Regular DSE use can cause several health problems if your workstation is not set up correctly.
- Setting Up Your Workstation Correctly
A correctly set up workstation prevents most DSE problems.
- Good Posture and Working Habits
Good posture means sitting upright with your back supported, shoulders relaxed, and arms at your sides with elbows at about 90 degrees.
- Your Rights and Responsibilities
Under health and safety law, the care setting must assess DSE workstations and reduce risks for staff who use screens regularly.
- Using Mobile Devices and Tablets Safely
Many care tasks now involve tablets or smartphones for recording care in residents' rooms.
What your team will be able to do.
- Identify the main health risks associated with prolonged DSE use in care work
- Describe how to set up a workstation correctly to reduce strain and discomfort
- Recognise early signs of DSE related problems and know when to report them
- Explain your responsibilities and the care setting's responsibilities under DSE safety requirements
- Apply correct posture and break strategies when using computers or tablets during shifts
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) in facts.
About 35 minutes, 6 lessons
20 questions, pass mark 80%
Every year
None, completed fully online
What staff come away with
Display Screen Equipment includes all computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones you use for work tasks
Poor DSE setup or prolonged use without breaks can cause eye strain, headaches, neck pain, back pain, and repetitive strain injuries
Set up your workstation correctly with screen at eye level, keyboard close, chair adjusted, and good lighting without glare
Sit with good posture, keep wrists straight when typing, and take regular short breaks every 30 to 60 minutes
You have the right to request a workstation assessment if you use DSE regularly, and you must report any discomfort or problems early
When using tablets or mobile devices, avoid holding them for long periods and position them to prevent neck and hand strain
Three steps, and nothing to set up.
Checkout takes a minute. Your licences and a receipt arrive by email straight away.
Enter their names and emails, or paste a list. They get an invite to the hub on any device.
You see who has finished, their score, and their certificate as each one comes in.
Everything a licence includes.
Dated, named, and downloadable as a PDF for your training file.
Over 60 languages, chosen per staff member. Your reporting stays in English.
Buy one module for one person if that is all you need. Nothing recurring.
Licences do not expire the moment you buy. Staff have a year to complete.
Before you buy.
How long does Display Screen Equipment (DSE) training take?
About 35 minutes, across 6 short lessons, followed by a 20 question assessment with a pass mark of 80%. Staff can stop and pick up where they left off.
What does the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) module cover?
6 lessons: What is DSE and Why It Matters, Common DSE Health Risks, Setting Up Your Workstation Correctly, Good Posture and Working Habits, Your Rights and Responsibilities and Using Mobile Devices and Tablets Safely. Each one pairs the teaching with a care scenario and a quick check.
How often do staff need to refresh Display Screen Equipment (DSE)?
CareStream sets this module so it renews every year. Staff and managers are reminded before a certificate lapses, so the refresher is booked before the gap appears.
Is Display Screen Equipment (DSE) completed fully online?
Yes. It is knowledge based, so staff complete the lessons and the assessment online and receive their certificate at the end. There is no practical sign-off.
Do I need a CareStream subscription to buy this?
No. This page exists precisely so you do not. You buy the licences you need, your staff complete the module in the CareStream hub, and that is the end of it. There is no trial to start, no card kept on file, and no subscription that begins quietly afterwards.
If you later decide you want the full platform, anything your staff have already completed carries across into your account.
What does one licence actually cover?
One licence covers one named member of staff for this one module, including the lesson, the assessment, any follow-up questions triggered by a wrong answer, and their certificate. Licences are not shared between people, because the completion record has to belong to an individual to be worth anything at inspection.
How quickly can staff start?
Immediately. The licences are on your account as soon as the payment clears, and staff get their invite the moment you add them. There is no onboarding call and no setup period.
Can staff complete it in another language?
Yes. Each staff member has a first language on their profile, and the lesson, the questions and the feedback all arrive in it. They answer in that language too. What you see as a manager stays in English, so the record reads the same whoever completed it.
What if someone fails the assessment?
Nothing is lost. A wrong answer triggers a short follow-up lesson on that specific point, and they retry it. The record shows the improvement from the first attempt to the latest, which is stronger evidence than a single pass mark, because it shows the gap was found and closed.
Can I buy for more than one service?
Yes. Buy the total number of licences you need and allocate them across your services when you add staff. If you are licensing for a group and want an invoice rather than a card payment, get in touch and we will raise one.
Licence any of these the same way.
Same price, same terms, no subscription needed.
