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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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Adult Acute Care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Make safety and quality of care an essential part of your clinical practice. Improve your ability to continually re-evaluate and enhance care and learning strategies, supporting improvements in acute care practice.
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.

Applied Leadership & Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
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.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This course explores current issues in mental health from both a national and global perspective, including culture and media.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Supporting someone’s physical health will improve their mental wellbeing. Our module will expand your appreciation of the meaning and impact of ill-health for individuals with mental health difficulties.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
We'll focus on cultural, social and family influences on child and adolescent mental wellbeing, while exploring current issues in mental health from both a national and global perspective.
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
We’ll help you gain in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and how the immune system works.