Writtle University College and ARU have merged. Writtle’s full range of college, degree, postgraduate and short courses will still be delivered on the Writtle campus. See our guide to finding Writtle information on this site.

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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. Disover the benefits of studying with ARU.

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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

Cardiac Care

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
ARU Peterborough
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your skills in caring effectively for patients with chronic and acute cardiac disorders. Learn to analyse and interpret arrhythmias and understand the rationale for the management and holistic care needs of patients and critically discuss and debate the different issues which affect the delivery of care to cardiac patients.
Course details Apply

Children’s Mental Health Conditions

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Explore the different mental health conditions and disorders of emotional wellbeing that children and young people may present with, or be diagnosed with.
Course details Apply

Children’s Typical Psychological Development: Infancy to Adolescent

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your specialist knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, focusing on an understanding of how significant the psyche development is on mental health.
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

ACI - Anaesthetic Critical Incidents

Continuing Professional Development

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.
Course details Apply

Acute Stroke Image Interpretation and Patient Selection for Thrombectomy

Continuing Professional Development

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.
Course details Apply

Acute Stroke Treatment

Continuing Professional Development

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

Adult Acute Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
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 Management of Minor Injuries

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
If you're a nurse or other 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 autonomously when caring for patients with a minor injury.
Course details Apply

Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)

Continuing Professional Development

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

Continuing Professional Development

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

COMETS - Core Medical Emergency Training using Simulation

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
The COMETS course is a full day of simulation training in the recognition and management of acutely ill patients for core medical trainees.
Course details Apply

Compassionate Resilience for Professional Practice

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This course will enable you to build a good understanding of the concepts, theory, and practice of compassionate resilience.
Course details Apply

Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Care

Continuing Professional Development

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

COSBART - Continuing Scenario Based Anaesthetic Resuscitation Training

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
Refresh your skills and knowledge with Continuing Scenario Based Anaesthetic Resuscitation Training in our high-fidelity simulation suite.
Course details Apply

COSBART for Kids - Continuing Scenario Based Anaesthetic Resuscitation Training

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
Refresh your skills and knowledge with Continuing Scenario Based Anaesthetic Resuscitation Training in our high-fidelity simulation suite.
Course details Apply

EAST - Eastern Airway Skills Training

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
EAST is a one-day course aimed at anaesthetic trainees and speciality doctors in anaesthesia. It's also suitable for emergency medicine doctors and anaesthetic consultants wishing to refresh their skills and knowledge.
Course details Apply

Enhanced Physical Care Skills for Mental Health Practice

Continuing Professional Development

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 Planning Appreciation

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Distance learning
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Cambridge
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
Over two days you will discuss all methods of contraceptive care and you will be provided with an overview of sexually transmitted infections. Although this workshop carries no academic credits, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Course details Apply
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