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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Study in:: Chelmsford; Distance learning
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Develop your existing knowledge and skills by exploring how, as midwives, we can support positive outcomes for women with complex social, emotional, and physical needs.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Short course
Course features: We'll focus on cultural, social and family influences on child and adolescent mental wellbeing, while exploring current issues in mental health from both a national and global perspective.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Workshop
Course features: Refresh your skills and knowledge with Continuing Scenario Based Anaesthetic Resuscitation Training in our high-fidelity simulation suite.

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.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: 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.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Are you a newly qualified social worker about to start or in your first year of practice? Our module is designed to support you in your transition from qualification and registration to capable practitioner. You'll build on existing knowledge and skills to reflect on your experiences so far.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Short course
Course features: We’ll equip you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to independently identify cases of dementia syndrome in the community setting. We’ll cover the principles of the types of dementia, functional and cognitive assessment, delirium, and reversible dementias.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Supporting someone’s physical health will improve their mental wellbeing. Our module will expand your appreciation of the meaning and impact of ill-health for individuals with mental health difficulties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Short course
Course features: A full day of simulated practice at managing obstetric and neonatal emergencies. Work as part of a team alongside your colleagues in our high-fidelity simulation suite, exactly as you do in real life.

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.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Short course
Course features: High-fidelity simulated labour ward experience for trainee anaesthetists new to the delivery suite.

Study in:: Chelmsford; Blended learning; Cambridge
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Develop your knowledge in the field of pathophysiology and diagnostics and your skills in the application of this knowledge in clinical reasoning and management of patients with core clinical conditions.

Study in:: Chelmsford; Cambridge
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Perioperative Advances in Safe and Effective Patient Care is a Level 6 course which will help to enhance your existing clinical knowledge and competence, and contribute towards your continuing professional development.

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