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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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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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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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Care of the Critically Unwell Woman During the Childbearing Continuum

CPD and short courses

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.
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Care of the Critically Unwell Woman workshop

CPD and short courses

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.
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Care of the Infant or Child with Cleft Lip and/or Palate

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, Blended learning
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.
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Contraception and Sexual Health Update

CPD and short courses

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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, 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.
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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.
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Special and Transitional Care of the Newborn

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Critically analyse, appraise and evaluate the concept of neonatal special and transitional care and the needs of the infant and their family in a holistic manner.
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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.
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