Introduction to Medicine Course Wales
Course fee supports our charity and includes training, workshops, accommodation, 3 meals per day and all equipment.
Please feel free to contact us by email with any questions you might have.
A limited amount of discounted scholarships are available to help with costs. Please contact us via courses@atlanticpacific.org.uk for more information on scholarships.
Spaces allocated on a first come first served basis: Book early to avoid disappointment.
Course dates: 3rd - 9th August 2025
Open to: 16-17 years olds from anywhere in the world
Location: Stunning campus grounds at St Donat’s Castle UWC Atlantic, South Wales.
You:
Looking for adventure & an unforgettable life experience
Keen to learn how to help save lives
Ready to work as a team & make friends
Passionate about making a difference in the world
Us:
A humanitarian charity run by friendly, experienced andtrusted experts, on a mission to combat global drowning.
What’s in it for you:
✅ Excellent CV experience
✅ Great material for further education applications
✅ Advanced first aid qualification
✅ Meet new friends & inspiring people
✅ Enjoy time away from home
✅ Build confidence & independence
✅ Learn unique practical & life-saving skills
✅ Go home inspired and educated with amazing memories
How does it benefit you?
It’s a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people and our course looks great on further study applications. We promise to help you leave us inspired and educated, with an advanced first aid qualification to help you on your personal journey.
The training you get can be used for lifesaving everywhere, whether for work, volunteering, or in day-to-day life and qualifies you for HSE First Aid at Work certification, which is valid for 3 years.
What’s it like?
Our 6 night residential course teaches lifesaving skills while giving you a unique, fun experience with other people around your age, by the sea, in the stunning castle grounds of UWC Atlantic.
That said, we absolutely welcome anyone not necessarily seeking a career in those areas, if you are looking for a fun, challenging and memorable experience.
Signing up demonstrates a well-rounded, adventurous and open-minded approach to life and learning. Previous happy customers tell us their experiences helped build their confidence and opened up new opportunities with careers and further education.
Every day is a mixture of interactive workshops and outdoor sessions on a beautiful campus, as well as time every evening free to enjoy as you choose.
The course is intense and deals with information about the body and trauma. Please be prepared for a full-on 5 days of learning that is challenging but enjoyable.
What will I learn?
Throughout the course you take daily workshops that gradually build your first aid skills and knowledge, alongside engaging lectures from medical professionals working in diverse sectors of medicine and humanitarian rescue.
Our team of experts share their personal experiences and offer insights into the realities of working as a medic, doctor or emergency responder. They share the personal journeys that have led them everywhere from NHS A&E departments to remote challenging locations across the world to deliver emergency care.
These insights show you what it’s like to work in high pressure rewarding environments while you explore options for training, medical courses and university programs. You will also experience some simulated rescue scenarios, on land and in the outdoor pool that put your knowledge to the test.
Course fee supports our charity and includes training, workshops, accommodation, 3 meals per day and all equipment.
Please feel free to contact us by email with any questions you might have.
A limited amount of discounted scholarships are available to help with costs. Please contact us via courses@atlanticpacific.org.uk for more information on scholarships.
Spaces allocated on a first come first served basis: Book early to avoid disappointment.
Course dates: 3rd - 9th August 2025
Open to: 16-17 years olds from anywhere in the world
Location: Stunning campus grounds at St Donat’s Castle UWC Atlantic, South Wales.
You:
Looking for adventure & an unforgettable life experience
Keen to learn how to help save lives
Ready to work as a team & make friends
Passionate about making a difference in the world
Us:
A humanitarian charity run by friendly, experienced andtrusted experts, on a mission to combat global drowning.
What’s in it for you:
✅ Excellent CV experience
✅ Great material for further education applications
✅ Advanced first aid qualification
✅ Meet new friends & inspiring people
✅ Enjoy time away from home
✅ Build confidence & independence
✅ Learn unique practical & life-saving skills
✅ Go home inspired and educated with amazing memories
How does it benefit you?
It’s a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people and our course looks great on further study applications. We promise to help you leave us inspired and educated, with an advanced first aid qualification to help you on your personal journey.
The training you get can be used for lifesaving everywhere, whether for work, volunteering, or in day-to-day life and qualifies you for HSE First Aid at Work certification, which is valid for 3 years.
What’s it like?
Our 6 night residential course teaches lifesaving skills while giving you a unique, fun experience with other people around your age, by the sea, in the stunning castle grounds of UWC Atlantic.
That said, we absolutely welcome anyone not necessarily seeking a career in those areas, if you are looking for a fun, challenging and memorable experience.
Signing up demonstrates a well-rounded, adventurous and open-minded approach to life and learning. Previous happy customers tell us their experiences helped build their confidence and opened up new opportunities with careers and further education.
Every day is a mixture of interactive workshops and outdoor sessions on a beautiful campus, as well as time every evening free to enjoy as you choose.
The course is intense and deals with information about the body and trauma. Please be prepared for a full-on 5 days of learning that is challenging but enjoyable.
What will I learn?
Throughout the course you take daily workshops that gradually build your first aid skills and knowledge, alongside engaging lectures from medical professionals working in diverse sectors of medicine and humanitarian rescue.
Our team of experts share their personal experiences and offer insights into the realities of working as a medic, doctor or emergency responder. They share the personal journeys that have led them everywhere from NHS A&E departments to remote challenging locations across the world to deliver emergency care.
These insights show you what it’s like to work in high pressure rewarding environments while you explore options for training, medical courses and university programs. You will also experience some simulated rescue scenarios, on land and in the outdoor pool that put your knowledge to the test.
Course fee supports our charity and includes training, workshops, accommodation, 3 meals per day and all equipment.
Please feel free to contact us by email with any questions you might have.
A limited amount of discounted scholarships are available to help with costs. Please contact us via courses@atlanticpacific.org.uk for more information on scholarships.
Spaces allocated on a first come first served basis: Book early to avoid disappointment.
Course dates: 3rd - 9th August 2025
Open to: 16-17 years olds from anywhere in the world
Location: Stunning campus grounds at St Donat’s Castle UWC Atlantic, South Wales.
You:
Looking for adventure & an unforgettable life experience
Keen to learn how to help save lives
Ready to work as a team & make friends
Passionate about making a difference in the world
Us:
A humanitarian charity run by friendly, experienced andtrusted experts, on a mission to combat global drowning.
What’s in it for you:
✅ Excellent CV experience
✅ Great material for further education applications
✅ Advanced first aid qualification
✅ Meet new friends & inspiring people
✅ Enjoy time away from home
✅ Build confidence & independence
✅ Learn unique practical & life-saving skills
✅ Go home inspired and educated with amazing memories
How does it benefit you?
It’s a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people and our course looks great on further study applications. We promise to help you leave us inspired and educated, with an advanced first aid qualification to help you on your personal journey.
The training you get can be used for lifesaving everywhere, whether for work, volunteering, or in day-to-day life and qualifies you for HSE First Aid at Work certification, which is valid for 3 years.
What’s it like?
Our 6 night residential course teaches lifesaving skills while giving you a unique, fun experience with other people around your age, by the sea, in the stunning castle grounds of UWC Atlantic.
That said, we absolutely welcome anyone not necessarily seeking a career in those areas, if you are looking for a fun, challenging and memorable experience.
Signing up demonstrates a well-rounded, adventurous and open-minded approach to life and learning. Previous happy customers tell us their experiences helped build their confidence and opened up new opportunities with careers and further education.
Every day is a mixture of interactive workshops and outdoor sessions on a beautiful campus, as well as time every evening free to enjoy as you choose.
The course is intense and deals with information about the body and trauma. Please be prepared for a full-on 5 days of learning that is challenging but enjoyable.
What will I learn?
Throughout the course you take daily workshops that gradually build your first aid skills and knowledge, alongside engaging lectures from medical professionals working in diverse sectors of medicine and humanitarian rescue.
Our team of experts share their personal experiences and offer insights into the realities of working as a medic, doctor or emergency responder. They share the personal journeys that have led them everywhere from NHS A&E departments to remote challenging locations across the world to deliver emergency care.
These insights show you what it’s like to work in high pressure rewarding environments while you explore options for training, medical courses and university programs. You will also experience some simulated rescue scenarios, on land and in the outdoor pool that put your knowledge to the test.
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.