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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School Med Sim Course

CPD and short courses

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Are you interested in becoming a doctor, nurse or other health professional? Want to find out more before applying to university?

EAST - Eastern Airway Skills Training

Continuing Professional Development

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Chelmsford
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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.

FOCUS - Foundation Course Using Simulation

Continuing Professional Development

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Short course
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A full day of simulated practice for FY1, FY2 doctors and Band 5-7 nurses.

Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Continuing Professional Development

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Chelmsford
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Workshop
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The ILS course will meet the needs of those who need more advanced skills than taught during Basic Life Support (BLS), but who do not require the more comprehensive Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider Course.

Minor Illness: Assessment and Management

Continuing Professional Development

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Chelmsford
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Blended learning
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Cambridge
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Short course
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We’ll prepare you to assess and manage patients with minor illnesses, while incorporating a symptom-based, patient safety-focused approach.
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Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
(The acutely or critically sick or injured child in the District General Hospital. A team response. Department of Health, 2007). Multidisciplinary training for all those who manage acutely unwell or critically injured children.