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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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

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

Care of the Infant or Child with Cleft Lip and/or Palate

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop skills and knowledge in managing and supporting infants, children and families affected by cleft lip and/or palate.
Course details Apply

Care of the Patient Undergoing Anaesthesia

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This is our second anaesthesia module following on from Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia. You’ll develop your practical skills and learn about the theory behind anaesthesia and how to be a reflective practitioner. This module is run alongside our BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice, so there are opportunities for multidisciplinary learning and networking. Small class sizes allow for excellent rapport with tutors and fellow students.
Course details Apply

Critical Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Provide the highest standards of safety and care for people who are critically ill. Learn to re-evaluate and enhance clinical practice for continually improved safety and quality and how to deal with continually emerging new technologies and therapies. Understand the importance of competence as one of the 6 Cs.
Course details Apply

Infection Prevention and Control

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
We’ll help you gain in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and how the immune system works.
Course details Apply

Management of Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Gain the knowledge, skills and ability to recognise stroke symptoms and to plan immediate and ongoing interventions and care.
Course details Apply

Management of Chronic Respiratory Conditions for Primary and Community Practitioners

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Enhance and build on prior knowledge, integrating evolving new concepts and evidence surrounding respiratory diagnosis and management of the community based patient.
Course details Apply

Minor Illness: Assessment and Management

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
We’ll prepare you to assess and manage patients with minor illnesses, while incorporating a symptom-based, patient safety-focused approach.
Course details Apply

Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)

Continuing Professional Development

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

Post Anaesthetic Acute Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
As a healthcare professional, you need to be able to deliver safe standards of care during critical phases throughout the patient care pathway. The aim of this module is for you to work in acute areas and the post-anaesthetic care area.
Course details Apply

Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your skills in the field of anaesthesia with our Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia module. It’s designed for post-registration nurses to cover the basic principles of anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology and forms part of your continuing professional development. This module is part of our Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) course.
Course details Apply

Wound Management

Continuing Professional Development

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.
Course details Apply