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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
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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.
Course details Apply

Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
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.
Course details Apply

Applied Leadership & Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Distance learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Undertake an innovative exploration of leadership and management in healthcare, examining their impact on organisations and wider external considerations.
Course details Apply

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.
Course details Apply

Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This course explores current issues in mental health from both a national and global perspective, including culture and media.
Course details Apply

Enhanced Physical Care Skills for Mental Health Practice

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Supporting someone’s physical health will improve their mental wellbeing. Our module will expand your appreciation of the meaning and impact of ill-health for individuals with mental health difficulties.
Course details Apply

Family, Societal and Cultural Influences on Children’s Mental Wellbeing

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
We'll focus on cultural, social and family influences on child and adolescent mental wellbeing, while exploring current issues in mental health from both a national and global perspective.
Course details Apply

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.
Course details Apply

Obs Act - Obstetric Basic Simulation for Anaesthetic Core Trainees

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
High-fidelity simulated labour ward experience for trainee anaesthetists new to the delivery suite.
Course details Apply

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.
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.
Course details Apply