61 Short courses offered by the university

Ideally suited to individuals with a background in biomedical science or working in the healthcare profession, this online course will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the transfusion process. University of Derby offers the Transfusion Medicine programme.

You will be introduced introduced to the basic concepts of health promotion and the methodologies used. It will enable you to identify how health promotion activities related to the health of bones may efficiently and effectively be incorporated into practice. University of Derby offers the Health Promotion - Improving Bone Health programme. 

This interactive study day will combine a mixture of presentations, live demonstrations and hands-on practical scanning experience under the guidance of expert MSK Sonographers. University of Derby offers the Ultrasound Of The Hand Wrist And Elbow Ankle programme. 

An important element of supervision is the need for you to evaluate your performance as a supervisor in terms of the outcomes and benefits your supervisees experience(s) and within an organisational, legal and professional context. University of Derby offers the Supervisory Practice And Evaluation Within An Organisational Context programme. 

This module reflects the complexity of the interaction of many different aspects of counselling, psychotherapy and therapy practice. University of Derby offers the Independent Scholarship (All Health Professions) programme. 

This module examines existing evidence for effectiveness of hand therapy protocols and the reasons for a variety of different approaches to the treatment of hand injuries.University of Derby offers the Hand Injuries - Mechanisms And Interventions programme. 

Building on your existing musculoskeletal ultrasound experience, the module will enable you to extend your skills to provide an enhanced ultrasound service in your own clinical area.University of Derby offers the Negotiated Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 2 programme. 

This module enables you to develop skills in assessment and planning, which will address issues related to Tissue Viability within Primary and Secondary Care settings, based on principles of best practice for associated conditions. University of Derby offers the Tissue Viability - Principles And Practice programme. 

Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) is a vital part of developing competent, capable health service practitioners prepared to deliver a dynamic, flexible, quality, client-focused service.University of Derby offers the Radiographic Image Analysis Of The Chest programme. 

HEE (Health Education England) has procured this training to support pharmacists working in virtual contact centre environments to be delivered by the University of Derby.University of Derby offers the Integrated Urgent Care Workforce Development Programme For Pharmacists programme. 

This module runs online with five days of live teaching, and online activities, followed by an online assessment the following week. University of Derby offers the Hand Therapy In Practice programme. 

This module examines existing evidence for effectiveness of hand therapy protocols and the reasons for a variety of different approaches to the treatment of hand conditions.University of Derby offers the Hand Conditions - Mechanisms And Interventions programme. 

The topics which will be covered include anatomy, physiology, clinical assessment, normal and pathological ultrasound findings and reporting. University of Derby offers the Ultrasound Of The Shoulder programme. 

This interactive study day will combine a mixture of presentations, live demonstrations and hands-on practical scanning experience under the guidance of expert MSK Sonographers. University of Derby offers the Ultrasound Of The Hip And Knee programme. 

Undertake a thorough history, including medication history and current medication (including over-the-counter, alternative and complementary health therapies) to inform diagnosis University of Derby offers the Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing programme. 

Nursing is one of the most trusted and transformational professions, and 2020 showed us that the World needs nurses to lead and advocate. 2020 also highlighted that many health and social care workers are experiencing stress, mental health issues, and burnout. University of Derby offers the Professional Nurse Advocate programme. 

Perfect for All health and social care professionals.University of Derby offers the Curriculum Management programme. 

This course evidences that you have addressed the learning needs in relation to DXA reporting. It enables you to maintain currency and safe clinical practice as required by local clinical governance procedures. University of Derby offers the DXA Reporting For Clinicians programme. 

This module provides a structured approach to learning about the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiological processes that affect the appendicular skeleton (including pelvis). University of Derby offers the Theory And Practice Of Appendicular Reporting programme. 

This module acknowledges the needs of those in current or developmental managerial roles in health and social care arenas or organisations (including the voluntary or independent sector) who wish to develop new management skills to enhance future Integrative Health and Social Care. University of Derby offers the Management For An Integrative Health And Social Care Workforce programme.