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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Deaf Awareness

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This two-and-a-half-hour workshop aims to bring awareness to the challenges deaf people encounter in their day to day lives.
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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.
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Optometry Adaptation

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
A bespoke course of lectures and clinical practice tailored to the needs of the applicant. Our Adaptation course is built for you based on the recommendations of the General Optical Council (GOC). It has been created to support optometrists who trained outside the UK but are now looking to practise in the UK and need to register with the GOC.
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