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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Additional Field of Practice (SCPHN)

CPD and short courses

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Short course
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Our module will further develop your previous education and competence in SCPHN practice and support you to acquire supplementary knowledge and experience in your chosen Additional Field of Practice (Health Visiting or School Nursing).
Course details Apply

Applied Leadership & Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Distance learning
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Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Undertake an innovative exploration of leadership and management in healthcare, examining their impact on organisations and wider external considerations.
Course details Apply

Family, Societal and Cultural Influences on Children’s Mental Wellbeing

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
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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.
Course details Apply

Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell medium trees up to 760mm safely, to industry standards, in line with current legislation. This Level 3 Certificate of Competence is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Course details Apply

Felling Small Trees up to 380mm refresher CPD

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
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Demonstrate you have up-to-date knowledge and skills by refreshing your Felling and Processing Small Trees (up to 380mm) qualification. This course is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
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Horticultural Machine Operation

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
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Learn how to safely use and maintain garden machinery such as line trimmers, brushcutters, hedgecutters, blowers and rotary mowers in this one day course.
Course details Apply

Level 3 Canine Emergency First Aid (iPet Network)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
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Learn to administer emergency treatment to dogs. Our one-day course at ARU Writtle covers injury, wound-dressing, allergic reactions and stings, poisoning, choking, seizures, CPR and more.
Course details Apply

Pesticide Application - PA1

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
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Learn how to prepare pesticides with our one-day course at Writtle College, accredited by NPTC. It's a Foundation Module that prepares you for further courses, which focus on pesticide use and application.
Course details Apply

Pesticide Application PA6A

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn about using a knapsack sprayer with hydraulic nozzles or rotary atomisers to apply pesticides to land, with our accredited one-day course at Writtle College.
Course details Apply

Adult Acute Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Blended learning
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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
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Blended learning
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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
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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 During the Childbearing Continuum

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Join our inspiring module offering specialist, professional learning opportunities and we'll develop your in-depth knowledge and skills as well as improving patient safety, when caring for critically unwell pregnant women.
Course details Apply

Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This course explores current issues in mental health from both a national and global perspective, including culture and media.
Course details Apply

Diversity, Inclusion and Contemporary Practice: for Social Workers and Social Care Professionals

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This module, which is designed for qualified social workers, will have you thinking of the ‘bigger picture’.
Course details Apply

Enhanced Physical Care Skills for Mental Health Practice

Continuing Professional Development

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.
Course details Apply

Fundamentals of Practice Nursing (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme)

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Are you a qualified nurse or nursing associate who is brand new to Practice Nursing, or have been working in General Practice for less than a year? Our course will give you the fundamental skills to provide safe, effective and evidence-based care for your patients.
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

Minor Illness: Assessment and Management

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Blended learning
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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

Post Anaesthetic Acute Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
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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
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