Overview
More and more healthcare professionals, including nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and podiatrists, are choosing to start up their own businesses. With current changes in health and social care around the world, these opportunities are set to keep growing.
You’ll explore the wide range of possibilities open to you, from running private clinical services and complementary therapies to consultancy, coaching, case management, or even launching your own charity. Whether you’re looking for greater flexibility, a move away from clinical settings, or a pathway into retirement, now is the perfect time to consider starting your own businesses.
Together, we’ll work with you to bring your ideas to fruition. You’ll develop your enterprise skills in understanding of business, marketing, leadership, risk assessment, and complaint management, gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take the next step in creating your own business. We’ll explore the practical steps to get your business started, including the use of artificial intelligence to build a website, develop a pitch, and provide you with tools to get you started as an entrepreneur.
Learning takes place through recorded online lectures, real-life case studies, and activities with time to reflect on your own business pathway. You’ll also benefit from access to an ARU specialist business mentor and support from the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy (AREA), including premium access to Underpinned Business Tools for freelancers.
You'll be assessed through a written reflection and a 10-minute video presentation.
Who should attend?
Dates
We'll add future dates here when confirmed.
Where you'll study
Your faculty
The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.
We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.
We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.
Where can I study?
Distance learning at ARU
Study at a time that suits you, using our online learning management system.
Fees & funding
Course fees
30 credits (Level 7) for courses starting in 2026/27
£1,950
Deferrals
Please note deferrals for CPD modules are not ordinarily allowed. Exceptions may be granted in cases of evidenced extenuating circumstances, subject to a joint decision by Admissions and the relevant faculty.
Contact details
Amanda Wagg (Module Leader)
[email protected]
CPD Admissions
[email protected]
Entry requirements
To be considered for this module, you’ll have the appropriate professional qualifications at Level 6 and be working in health or social care.
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