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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)

CPD and short courses

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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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Adult Acute Care

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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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 Skills in Clinical Assessment

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Cambridge
Available as:
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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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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Infection Prevention and Control

CPD and short courses

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Cambridge
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Short course
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We’ll help you gain in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and how the immune system works.
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Minor Illness: Assessment and Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Blended learning
,
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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Post Anaesthetic and Acute Care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Cambridge
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Short course
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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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Professional Advocate Preparation

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Short course
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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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SCAMPS - Sick Children Acute Multi-professional Simulation

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
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(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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Special and Transitional Care of the Newborn

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Blended learning
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Short course
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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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Work-Based Learning

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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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