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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.

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.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Explore the different mental health conditions and disorders of emotional wellbeing that children and young people may present with, or be diagnosed with.
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.

Facilitating Complex Childbirth

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
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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.

ACI - Anaesthetic Critical Incidents

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Our one-day course covers anaesthetic critical incident practice for anaesthetists and operating department practitioners. Get a full day of risk-free practice in our high-fidelity simulation suite.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Join us for an outstanding educational course delivered by Professor Iris Grunwald, author of How to set up an acute stroke service.

Acute Stroke Treatment

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Join us for an outstanding educational course delivered by Professor Iris Grunwald.

Adult Acute Care

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
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.

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.

Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
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.
Study in:
Chelmsford
,
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.

Care of the Patient Undergoing Anaesthesia

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
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.

Caring for People with Dementia

Continuing Professional Development

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Explore and develop person-centred approaches in care when supporting people with dementia, which respects individuality and personal choice. Understand neuropathology in dementia, how it affects a person’s mental, physical and emotional capacity. And learn about the broader ethical and legal issues relating to dementia.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Short course
Course features
The COMETS course is a full day of simulation training in the recognition and management of acutely ill patients for core medical trainees.

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.

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.
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.

Foundations in Burns and Plastic Surgery Care

Continuing Professional Development

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.

High-Dependency Care of the Acutely Ill Child

Continuing Professional Development

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
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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.

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.
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.

Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)

Continuing Professional Development

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.

Pathophysiology for Clinical Practice

Continuing Professional Development

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.
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