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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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e-Immediate Life Support (e-ILS)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
The e-ILS course is suitable for doctors, medical students, nurses, nursing students, midwives, ODPs and student ODPs, paramedics and student paramedics, physiotherapists, dentistry professionals and other health and care professionals. It may also be suitable for fire service technicians, police personnel, and prison officers.
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Abrasive Wheels

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn to use bench-mounted and hand-held electrical abrasive wheels in this half day course.
Course details Apply

Abrasive Wheels (LANTRA)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn to use, or supervise the use of, bench-mounted, hand-held electrical and engine driven abrasive wheels in this one day integrated training and assessment programme. It is approved by Lantra Awards.
Course details Apply

ACI - Anaesthetic Critical Incidents

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Our one-day course covers anaesthetic critical incident practice for anaesthetists and operating department practitioners. Get a full day of risk-free practice in our high-fidelity simulation suite.
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Acute Stroke Image Interpretation and Patient Selection for Thrombectomy

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Join us for an outstanding educational course delivered by Professor Iris Grunwald, author of How to set up an acute stroke service.
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Acute Stroke Treatment

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Join us for an outstanding educational course delivered by Professor Iris Grunwald.
Course details Apply

Additional Field of Practice (SCPHN)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Available as:
Short course
Course features
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).
Course details Apply

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

Advance Track Children’s Book Summer School

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Take your career as a children's book creator to the next level with five days of bespoke tuition to help you develop your practice.
Course details Apply

Advanced Floristry hobby course

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn new floristry skills and techniques to keep on trend with the industry, with our short course at Writtle College.
Course details Apply

Advanced Management of Minor Injuries

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
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.
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

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

Aerial Tree Rigging (NPTC)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out aerial tree rigging in line with current legislation. This Level 3 Certificate of Competence is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Course details Apply

Allotment Keeping

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Get advice on managing an allotment or larger garden, and growing a range of fruit, vegetables and herbs, with our one-day course at Writtle College.
Course details Apply

Applied Leadership & Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Distance learning
,
Cambridge
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

Applying Systemic Principles in Professional Contexts

CPD and short courses

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Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn the systemic approach to relationships and how they relate to people’s actions and communications. Develop different perspectives and new approaches to your work as a professional working with families, couples and individuals. Study in Huntingdon, gain a level of professional accreditation, and potentially start on the road to becoming a qualified family therapist.
Course details Apply

Art for Wellbeing

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
You can develop or rediscover a love of drawing and how it can positively impact your wellbeing in this art course within our beautiful grounds and greenhouse. Study one day per week over three weeks.
Course details Apply

Bathing, Plaiting, Pulling and Trimming

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn the essential knowledge and skills required to help prepare your horse for a show.
Course details Apply

Bee Keeping: A Brief Introduction

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn about the basics of bees and bee keeping, with our half-day course at Writtle College.
Course details Apply
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