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Short courses and CPD

We offer a range of short courses, from certified training for health and social care professionals, to craft and hobby courses, and accredited programmes that support technical skills. Discover the benefits of studying with ARU.

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Advanced Management of Minor Injuries

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning
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Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
If you are a healthcare professional, working in a first contact or emergency care setting, this module will provide you with advanced decision-making skills, theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills to work towards autonomous minor injury management.
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Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your nursing or AHP skills to deliver same-day consultation services for patients - or enhance your existing skills by improving your decision-making and becoming more confident in offering treatment and referrals. Our Clinical Assessment Skills short course covers physical exams for all body systems, and assessment of common conditions and minor injuries, learning to use and interpret diagnostic equipment.
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Applied Leadership & Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Distance learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Undertake an innovative exploration of leadership and management in healthcare, examining their impact on organisations and wider external considerations.
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Cardiac Care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
ARU Peterborough
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your skills in caring effectively for patients with chronic and acute cardiac disorders. Learn to understand the rationale for the management and holistic care needs of patients and critically discuss and debate the different issues which affect the delivery of care to cardiac patients.
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Children’s Mental Health Conditions

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Explore the different mental health conditions and disorders of emotional wellbeing that children and young people may present with, or be diagnosed with.
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Financial management in healthcare

CPD and short courses

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Short course
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Distance learning
Course features
These short courses support your continuing professional development in the cardiac physiology and respiratory physiology workforce.
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High-Dependency Care of the Acutely Ill Child

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Recognise when an infant, child or young person is acutely ill or potentially seriously unwell. Understand the physiology and pathophysiology of acute paediatric illness. Learn to care for those with high-dependency Level 1 and Level 2 care needs.
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Managing and leading healthcare organisational change

CPD and short courses

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Available as:
Short course
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Distance learning
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These short courses support your continuing professional development in the cardiac physiology and respiratory physiology workforce.
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Organisational behaviour in healthcare

CPD and short courses

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Available as:
Short course
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Distance learning
Course features
These short courses support your continuing professional development in the cardiac physiology and respiratory physiology workforce.
Course details Apply

Organisational transformation in health and social care

CPD and short courses

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Available as:
Short course
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Distance learning
Course features
These short courses support your continuing professional development in the cardiac physiology and respiratory physiology workforce.
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Organisational transformation in health and social care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Available as:
Short course
,
Distance learning
Course features
These short courses support your continuing professional development in the cardiac physiology and respiratory physiology workforce.
Course details Apply

Palliative and End of Life Care: Management of Symptoms in Advanced Disease

CPD and short courses

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Short course
Course features
Understand the various causes and management of symptoms and learn how to communicate sensitively about end of life concerns. Our online course will enable you to provide high-quality, holistic end of life care and to know when specialist input is required.
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Perioperative Advances in Safe and Effective Patient Care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Perioperative Advances in Safe and Effective Patient Care is a Level 6 course which will help to enhance your existing clinical knowledge and competence, and contribute towards your continuing professional development.
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Philosophies of Medical and Healthcare Education

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Engage with fundamental questions concerning the aims, values and outcomes of education, within your sphere of practice.
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Principles of Respiratory & Thoracic Care - Practice-Based

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Enhance your understanding and knowledge of how to care for a patient spanning both the acute and chronic respiratory spectrum. We're the only university in the country to offer a course specific to respiratory and thoracic care.
Course details Apply

Principles of Respiratory & Thoracic Care - Theory

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Enhance your understanding and knowledge of how to care for a patient spanning both the acute and chronic respiratory spectrum. We're the only university in the country to offer a course specific to respiratory and thoracic care.
Course details Apply

Strategic management in healthcare

CPD and short courses

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Available as:
Short course
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Distance learning
Course features
These short courses support your continuing professional development in the cardiac physiology and respiratory physiology workforce.
Course details Apply