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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Professional Update Workshops

CPD and short courses

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These workshops are aimed at established practitioners - update your knowledge of immunisation and vaccination. Our informative and interactive study days will incorporate any recent changes and highlight their impact in practice.

Care of the Critically Unwell Woman workshop

Continuing Professional Development

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Chelmsford
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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.
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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.

Contraception and Sexual Health Update

Continuing Professional Development

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Chelmsford
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Our workshop is suitable for any health professional practicing in women's health, family planning, contraception or sexual health.

Ear Care for All Healthcare Practitioners

Continuing Professional Development

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Chelmsford
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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.

Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Continuing Professional Development

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Chelmsford
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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.

Immunisation and Vaccination - Introduction

Continuing Professional Development

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Chelmsford
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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.
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Chelmsford
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(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.
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START is a one-day multidisciplinary course for all those who deal with critically ill patients requiring transfer - anaesthetists, intensivists, ODPs, critical care nurses and emergency medical personnel.
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Our course will give you all you need to know about tracheostomies, through Interactive lectures, small group workshops and high fidelity simulation.