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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Available as:
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

Applying Systemic Principles in Professional Contexts

CPD and short courses

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Short course
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Learn the systemic approach to relationships and how they relate to people’s actions and communications. Develop different perspectives and new approaches to your work as a professional working with families, couples and individuals. Study in Huntingdon, gain a level of professional accreditation, and potentially start on the road to becoming a qualified family therapist.
Course details Apply

Canine First Aid

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn what to do in an emergency situation involving your dog. Our one-day canine first aid course covers the role of the first aider, handling and restraining an injured dog, and assessing and administering first aid.
Course details Apply

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

Children’s Typical Psychological Development: Infancy to Adolescent

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your specialist knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, focusing on an understanding of how significant the psyche development is on mental health.
Course details Apply

Adult Acute Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
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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 Management of Minor Injuries

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Blended learning
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Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
If you're a nurse or other healthcare professional, working in a first contact or emergency care setting, this module will provide you with advanced decision-making skills, theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills to work autonomously when caring for patients with a minor injury.
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
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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 Patient Undergoing Anaesthesia

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
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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

Compassionate Resilience for Professional Practice

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This course will enable you to build a good understanding of the concepts, theory, and practice of compassionate resilience.
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

COSBART - Continuing Scenario Based Anaesthetic Resuscitation Training

Continuing Professional Development

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.
Course details Apply

Critical Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Provide the highest standards of safety and care for people who are critically ill. Learn to re-evaluate and enhance clinical practice for continually improved safety and quality and how to deal with continually emerging new technologies and therapies. Understand the importance of competence as one of the 6 Cs.
Course details Apply

Embedding Professionalism For Newly Qualified Social Workers

Continuing Professional Development

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.
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

Management of Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Blended learning
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Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Gain the knowledge, skills and ability to recognise stroke symptoms and to plan immediate and ongoing interventions and care.
Course details Apply

Management of the Person with Diabetes

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop the professional skills you need to care effectively and compassionately for people of any age with diabetes. Learn about the physiology, symptoms and impact of diabetes, the various interventions available and how to manage acute and long-term diabetic complications.
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
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