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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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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. If you're thinking of taking Pathway 1 of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners’ (IBCLE) examination, this module will provide in excess of the 95 hours of specific lactation education the exam requires. If you work with infants, this will elevate your training further to support, train, and teach parents and colleagues.
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Human Milk Sharing Today

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Human milk sharing is not a new concept and is arranged through human milk banks and online peer sharing sites. Together we will explore human milk sharing today and the implications for practice.
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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.
Course details Apply

Immunisation and Vaccination - Introduction

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
This workshop will provide you with an overview of the aims of immunisation, maintenance of the cold chain, types of vaccines, promoting uptake, new developments, consent/legal issues and anaphylaxis management.
Course details Apply

Management of Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning, Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Gain the knowledge, skills and ability to recognise stroke symptoms and to plan immediate and ongoing interventions and care.
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Management of Chronic Respiratory Conditions for Primary and Community Practitioners

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Enhance and build on prior knowledge, integrating evolving new concepts and evidence surrounding respiratory diagnosis and management of the community based patient.
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Management of the Person with Diabetes

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
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Blended
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.
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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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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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Paediatric Audiological Assessment (newborns)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
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Blended
Course features
This exciting course is aimed at those currently working in a suitable audiology department and currently registered with AHCS/RCCP or HCPC.
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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 causes and management of symptoms and learn to communicate sensitively about end of life concerns. Our blended delivery 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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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 and Practices of Anaesthesia

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford, Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your skills in the field of anaesthesia with our Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia module. It’s designed for post-registration nurses to cover the basic principles of anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology and forms part of your continuing professional development. This module is part of our Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) course.
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Professional Advocate Preparation

CPD and short courses

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Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your clinical leadership skills as a healthcare practitioner, enabling you to undertake the role of Professional Advocate (PA).
Course details Apply

Professional Update Workshops

CPD and short courses

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Available as:
Workshop
Course features
These workshops are aimed at established practitioners - update your knowledge of immunisation and vaccination. Our informative and interactive study days will incorporate any recent changes and highlight their impact in practice.
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Return to Nursing Practice

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
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Blended
Course features
Are you a qualified adult, child or mental health nurse who'd like to apply for re-entry to the professional register? Our 12-week course, validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), can help you get your career back on track quickly and safely. Please note: this course is not available for overseas nurses who wish to register for the first time with the NMC.
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SCAMPS - Sick Children Acute Multi-professional Simulation

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
(The acutely or critically sick or injured child in the District General Hospital. A team response. Department of Health, 2007). Multidisciplinary training for all those who manage acutely unwell or critically injured children.
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Social Prescribing in Community Health

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This half-day workshop will provide you with evidence-based information relating to social prescribing, and how this can be used to support the health needs of individuals and communities.
Course details Apply

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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START Course - Simulated Transfer and Retrieval Training

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
START is a one-day multidisciplinary course for all those who deal with critically ill patients requiring transfer - anaesthetists, intensivists, ODPs, critical care nurses and emergency medical personnel.
Course details Apply
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