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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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Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Demonstrate you have up-to-date knowledge and skills by refreshing your chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting qualification. This course is NPTC City & Guilds approved.

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; 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.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required to climb trees and perform aerial rescue safely, to industry standards, in line with current legislation. This Level 2 Certificate of Competence is NPTC City & Guilds approved.

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.

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.

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:: Workshop
Course features: Our workshop is suitable for any health professional practicing in women's health, family planning, contraception or sexual health.

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: Refresh your skills and knowledge with Continuing Scenario Based Anaesthetic Resuscitation Training in our high-fidelity simulation suite.

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.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: This two-and-a-half-hour workshop aims to bring awareness to the challenges deaf people encounter in their day to day lives.

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’.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn how to set up a dog walking and pet sitting business in this two day course. Get the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to give you the confidence to start a business and communicate with clients.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: During this four-hour course you will gain an understanding of the correct procedures and safe working practices for using a chainsaw and manual log splitting at home.

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.

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