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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
,
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
,
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.
Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Join our inspiring module offering specialist, professional learning opportunities and we'll develop your in-depth knowledge and skills as well as improving patient safety, when caring for critically unwell pregnant women.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
Our inspiring workshop, delivered by a team of multi-disciplinary specialists, will develop your knowledge and skills to improve the care and safety of critically unwell pregnant women.
Study in:
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop skills and knowledge in managing and supporting infants, children and families affected by cleft lip and/or palate.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
Our workshop is suitable for any health professional practicing in women's health, family planning, contraception or sexual health.

Facilitating Complex Childbirth

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Distance learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your existing knowledge and skills by exploring how, as midwives, we can support positive outcomes for women with complex social, emotional, and physical needs.

Human Lactation

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop the knowledge and skills to become a competent practitioner in the field of lactation. This module would prepare you for Pathway 1 of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners’ (IBCLE) examination, providing in excess of the 95 hours of specific lactation education required to apply for the IBCLE exam, if you choose to do take it.

Immediate Life Support (ILS)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
The ILS course will meet the needs of those who need more advanced skills than taught during Basic Life Support (BLS), but who do not require the more comprehensive Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider Course.
Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop the professional skills you need to care effectively and compassionately for people of any age with diabetes. Learn about the physiology, symptoms and impact of diabetes, the various interventions available and how to manage acute and long-term diabetic complications.

Maternity Leadership

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This distance learning course is aimed at registered midwives working in clinical leadership roles in intrapartum areas, such as as Labour Ward or MLBU Coordinators.
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.
Study in:
Chelmsford
,
ARU Peterborough
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Focus on the specialist knowledge and skills required to competently undertake thorough examinations of newborns or infants in practice.
Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This exciting course is aimed at those currently working in a suitable audiology department and currently registered with AHCS/RCCP or HCPC.
Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your clinical leadership skills as a midwifery practitioner, enabling you to undertake the role of Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA). Study by blended learning: a mix of online learning, and face-to-face sessions in Chelmsford.

Promoting Normal Childbirth

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Distance learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your existing knowledge and skills by exploring the concept of normality and how this might be promoted.

Return to Midwifery Practice

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Blended learning
,
ARU Peterborough
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Our 6 month CPD course is aimed at qualified midwives, wishing to return to the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. It offers a supported route back to midwifery practice. Your skills and experience are extremely valuable, and this is a great time to return to the profession. Applicants accepted directly onto the course are fully funded and you'll also receive a bursary from health Education England on successful completion.

Wound Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Deliver higher-quality patient care by developing your existing wound-management skills. Focus on wounds at cellular level, including factors which promote or prevent healing. Make informed decisions about care strategies and advanced wound-healing technologies. Add depth to your existing skillset, and enhance your career prospects in the process.