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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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Additional Field of Practice (SCPHN)

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Our module will further develop your previous education and competence in SCPHN practice and support you to acquire supplementary knowledge and experience in your chosen Additional Field of Practice (Health Visiting or School Nursing).
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Advanced Management of Minor Injuries

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Study in:
Blended learning
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Cambridge
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Short course
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If you are a healthcare professional, working in a first contact or emergency care setting, this module will provide you with advanced decision-making skills, theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills to work towards autonomous minor injury management.
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Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Cambridge
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Short course
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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
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ARU Peterborough
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Cambridge
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Short course
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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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Consultation, Assessment & Management of people with Health Needs in the Community

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Cambridge
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Short course
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Develop person-centred holistic assessment skills for people with complex health needs in the community, effectively working with other professionals in integrated care settings.
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Foundations in Burns and Plastic Surgery Care

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Chelmsford
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Short course
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Develop your specialist skills in caring for patients following burn injuries or plastic surgery. Learn about trauma and plastic, burns cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, as well as bariatric surgery. Enhance your ability to assess wounds, manage complications and support patient rehabilitation - at the same time expanding your career prospects.
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Fundamentals of Practice Nursing (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme)

CPD and short courses

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Blended learning
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Short course
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Are you a qualified nurse or nursing associate who is brand new to Practice Nursing, or have been working in General Practice for less than a year? Our course will give you the fundamental skills to provide safe, effective and evidence-based care for your patients.
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High-Dependency Care of the Acutely Ill Child

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Cambridge
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Short course
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Recognise when an infant, child or young person is acutely ill or potentially seriously unwell. Understand the physiology and pathophysiology of acute paediatric illness. Learn to care for those with high-dependency Level 1 and Level 2 care needs.
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Minor Illness: Assessment and Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Blended learning
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Cambridge
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Short course
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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
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ARU Peterborough
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Cambridge
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Short course
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Focus on the specialist knowledge and skills required to competently undertake thorough examinations of newborns or infants in practice.
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Palliative and End of Life Care: Management of Symptoms in Advanced Disease

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Short course
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Understand the various causes and management of symptoms and learn how to communicate sensitively about end of life concerns. Our online 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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Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Cambridge
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Short course
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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

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Develop your clinical leadership skills as a healthcare practitioner, enabling you to undertake the role of Professional Advocate (PA).
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Return to Nursing Practice

CPD and short courses

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Blended learning
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Short course
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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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Surgical First Assistant

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Short course
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Our Surgical First Assistant module will give you the knowledge and skills to work as a surgical first assistant, providing non-interventional assistance to surgeons during operations and delivering safe and effective care to patients. It's a structured programme based on the current national guidance, which was developed by the Perioperative Care Collaborative (PCC, 2018).
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Work-Based Learning

CPD and short courses

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Blended learning
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Short course
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Develop your knowledge and understanding around key public health priorities with this practice-based module for registered nurses. You'll explore the interventions available to tackle your area of interest at a local, national, and global level, informing your future practice.
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Wound Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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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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