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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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e-Immediate Life Support (e-ILS)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
The e-ILS course is suitable for doctors, medical students, nurses, nursing students, midwives, ODPs and student ODPs, paramedics and student paramedics, physiotherapists, dentistry professionals and other health and care professionals. It may also be suitable for fire service technicians, police personnel, and prison officers.
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ACI - Anaesthetic Critical Incidents

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Our one-day course covers anaesthetic critical incident practice for anaesthetists and operating department practitioners. Get a full day of risk-free practice in our high-fidelity simulation suite.
Course details Apply

Acute Stroke Image Interpretation and Patient Selection for Thrombectomy

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Join us for an outstanding educational course delivered by Professor Iris Grunwald, author of How to set up an acute stroke service.
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Acute Stroke Treatment

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Join us for an outstanding educational course delivered by Professor Iris Grunwald.
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Adult Acute Care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, 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.
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Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, Blended learning, Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Prepare to prescribe medicines from the British National Formulary (BNF) in your area of competence. With our Non-Medical Prescribing course, you’ll learn to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost-effectively as both an independent and supplementary prescriber.
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Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, Blended learning, 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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Cardiac Care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, 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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COMETS - Core Medical Emergency Training using Simulation

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
The COMETS course is a full day of simulation training in the recognition and management of acutely ill patients for core medical trainees.
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Enhanced Physical Care Skills for Mental Health Practice

CPD and short courses

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.
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Enhanced Surgical Skills for the Surgical First Assistant

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
There has been recognition that there is a need for Surgical First Assistants (SFAs) to develop their scope of practice in accordance with service requirements and policies as required by clinical practice.
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Minor Illness: Assessment and Managements

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, Blended learning, Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
We’ll prepare you to assess and manage patients with minor illnesses, while incorporating a symptom-based, patient safety-focused approach.
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MOMAS - Multidisciplinary Obstetric Midwifery and Anaesthetic Simulation

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
A full day of simulated practice at managing obstetric and neonatal emergencies. Work as part of a team alongside your colleagues in our high-fidelity simulation suite, exactly as you do in real life.
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Obs Act - Obstetric Basic Simulation for Anaesthetic Core Trainees

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
High-fidelity simulated labour ward experience for trainee anaesthetists new to the delivery suite.
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Pathophysiology for Clinical Practice

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, Blended learning, Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
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Blended
Course features
Develop your knowledge in the field of pathophysiology and diagnostics and your skills in the application of this knowledge in clinical reasoning and management of patients with core clinical conditions.
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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.
Course details Apply

Post Anaesthetic and Acute Care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
As a healthcare professional, you need to be able to deliver safe standards of care during critical phases throughout the patient care pathway. The aim of this module is for you to work in acute areas and the post-anaesthetic care area.
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Principles of Simulation in Medical and Healthcare Education

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Developed for those involved in, or interested in, developing and leading simulation-based learning in medical and healthcare education.
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PURE - Practical Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia Education

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This one-day course teaches a practical approach to using ultrasound in regional anaesthesia.
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RESTART - Return to Anaesthetics Simulation Training

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
The RESTART course is a one-day simulation course for anaesthetists returning to work after a period of absence. This event is approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for 5 CPD credits.
Course details Apply
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