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Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner are served by the friendly UWC catering team in the incredible dining hall of St Donat’s Castle, the longest continually inhabited castle in Wales.
Accommodation
You will stay in comfortable dorm style houses which you can see on the website of our hosts UWC Atlantic College. Girls and boys are divided across two separate floors. There is one communal shower area per floor, with private cubicles for showering and toilets. There are up to 4 students sleeping in one room. Accommodation including all bedding is included in the course fee.
Who can apply
You must be either 16 or 17 years old for the duration of the course.
Due to safeguarding policies we require you to provide proof of age for this course, with a passport or ID card.
Arrival & departure times
This is a 5 day 6 night residential course. Please arrive on Sunday 3rd August between 3pm – 5pm and depart on the morning of Saturday 9th August.
You must be dropped off and collected at the college by a legal guardian or nominated representative.
Fees
The course costs £1,177 which includes accommodation, bedding and 3 meals per day, training and all equipment.
We have some 50% and 80% discounted scholarships available to help with costs. Please select which scholarship you would like when completing the application form.
What to bring
All equipment is provided and included in the fee. This includes wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets.
Location
The beautiful grounds of UWC Atlantic College in South Wales.
Disclaimer
The course teaches you how to give lifesaving treatment to people who are injured. Graphic images of injuries are shown (with adequate warning) and traumatic or difficult situations are discussed. Please be prepared to cover these subjects.
We do not provide indemnity cover for students who go on to use casualty care after this course, unless you are deployed as one of our assets.
What parents say:
“Not only did they get some really great training in Casualty Care & first aid, they also received some really inspiring talks including the founder of the charity and medical professionals. Amazing what they do as a young charity and they have so much potential to change lives.”
Activities include
Daily Casualty Care training sessions (teaching you first aid)
Workshops
Exploring university & career routes into medicine
Learning about working in these specialisms:
The Ambulance Service
In disaster zones & remote regions
As an A&E doctor or paramedic
In sea-based search & rescue
Pool based training
Practice rescue scenarios used in sea-based search & rescue
Free time
From 5pm onwards each day: take time for yourself to relax, enjoy the grounds and seafront
Qualification
On successful completion of the course, you will receive an Atlantic Pacific Casualty Care certification, valid for 3 years. This training can be used for lifesaving everywhere, whether for work, volunteering, or in day-to-day life.
Exam
To complete the first aid/casualty care qualification exam, you will take practical hands on assessments and a final multiple-choice questionnaire.
Course Materials
We provide specially designed aide-memoire check cards (that help aid your memory in emergency situations), all medical kit and personal protective equipment.