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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 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.
Course details Apply

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.
Course details Apply

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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Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
ARU 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.
Course details Apply

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.
Course details Apply

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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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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