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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. Discover the benefits of studying with ARU.

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Adult Acute Care

CPD and short courses

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.
Course details Apply

Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)

CPD and short courses

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

Care of the Critically Unwell Woman During the Childbearing Continuum

CPD and short courses

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.
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Care of the Infant or Child with Cleft Lip and/or Palate

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
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Develop skills and knowledge in managing and supporting infants, children and families affected by cleft lip and/or palate.
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Management of the Person with Diabetes

CPD and short courses

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.
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Paediatric Audiological Assessment (newborns)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
This exciting course is aimed at those currently working in a suitable audiology department and currently registered with AHCS/RCCP or HCPC.
Course details Apply

Professional Midwifery Advocate Preparation

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Develop your clinical leadership skills as a midwifery practitioner, enabling you to undertake the role of Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA). Study by blended learning: a mix of online learning, and face-to-face sessions in Chelmsford.
Course details Apply

Return to Midwifery Practice

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Blended learning
,
ARU Peterborough
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Our 6 month CPD course is aimed at qualified midwives, wishing to return to the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. It offers a supported route back to midwifery practice. Your skills and experience are extremely valuable, and this is a great time to return to the profession. Applicants accepted directly onto the course are fully funded and you'll also receive a bursary from health Education England on successful completion.
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Special and Transitional Care of the Newborn

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Critically analyse, appraise and evaluate the concept of neonatal special and transitional care and the needs of the infant and their family in a holistic manner.
Course details Apply

Wound Management

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Blended learning
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Deliver higher-quality patient care by developing your existing wound-management skills. Focus on wounds at cellular level, including factors which promote or prevent healing. Make informed decisions about care strategies and advanced wound-healing technologies. Add depth to your existing skillset, and enhance your career prospects in the process.
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