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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 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 Critically Unwell Woman workshop

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
Our inspiring workshop, delivered by a team of multi-disciplinary specialists, will develop your knowledge and skills to improve the care and safety of critically unwell pregnant women.
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

Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
Children and Young People’s mental health needs are increasing, and more often they are being nursed in children’s emergency departments and inpatient settings while awaiting further assessment and specialist beds.
Course details Apply

Contraception and Sexual Health Update

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
Our workshop is suitable for any health professional practicing in women's health, family planning, contraception or sexual health.
Course details Apply

Ear Care for All Healthcare Practitioners

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
Revise the anatomy and physiology of the ear, including the mechanism of hearing and learn about assessment of the ear and safe irrigation with water.
Course details Apply

Enhanced Surgical Skills for the Surgical First Assistant

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
There has been recognition that there is a need for Surgical First Assistants (SFAs) to develop their scope of practice in accordance with service requirements and policies as required by clinical practice.
Course details Apply

Foundations in Burns and Plastic Surgery Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your specialist skills in caring for patients following burn injuries or plastic surgery. Learn about trauma and plastic, burns cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, as well as bariatric surgery. Enhance your ability to assess wounds, manage complications and support patient rehabilitation - at the same time expanding your career prospects.
Course details Apply

High-Dependency Care of the Acutely Ill Child

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Recognise when an infant, child or young person is acutely ill or potentially seriously unwell. Understand the physiology and pathophysiology of acute paediatric illness. Learn to care for those with high-dependency Level 1 and Level 2 care needs.
Course details Apply

Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
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.
Course details Apply

Immunisation and Vaccination - Introduction

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Workshop
Course features
This workshop will provide you with an overview of the aims of immunisation, maintenance of the cold chain, types of vaccines, promoting uptake, new developments, consent/legal issues and anaphylaxis management.
Course details Apply

Mental Disorder, Incapacity and Wellbeing (Pre-AMCP/Pre-AMHP)

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Explore a range of theories applied in statutory interventions, aiming to promote effective working practices with people experiencing mental disorder.
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

SCAMPS - Sick Children Acute Multi-professional Simulation

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
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.
Course details Apply
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