24 Short courses offered by the university

Develop systematic clinical examination skills in a focused range of systems, as well as developing history taking and communication skills in the Focused Advanced Clinical Assessment and Examination module at University of Stirling

Enhance your knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of long term health conditions in the module of Living Well and Managing Long Term Conditions at University of Stirling

In this Public Health Practice module at University of Stirling you will be introduced to core concepts in public health. The module will provide you with a grounding in key theories, principles and methods in public health today.

Understanding and Assessing Pain at University of Stirling is for healthcare professionals who are looking to develop their practice and understanding of pain.

Alcohol Use - Policies and Interventions at University of Stirling aims to provide a critical overview of policy and practice responses to alcohol use.

Learn about the principles of palliative care, multidisciplinary working and management of key symptoms, as well as ways to assess and manage physical and psychological symptoms experienced by individuals with life-limiting illnesses in this module in Assessing and Managing Symptoms in Palliative Care at University of Stirling.

Develop and apply advanced knowledge and skills in safeguarding practice to promote the welfare of children and improve their health and wellbeing outcomes in this course in Safeguarding Children - Building Effective Health Visiting Practice at University of Stirling

Dementia, Space and Place at University of Stirling explores the role of design and the environment in supporting and caring for people living with dementia.

Develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of methodology and study design for health research - essential skills for employment in the health research sector in the Study Design for Health Research module at University of Stirling.

Develop the interprofessional knowledge and skills you need to assess and care for individuals experiencing mental health issues with this module in Essentials of Mental Health Assessment - a multi-professional approach at University of Stirling.

Embark on a transformative journey to understand and address pressing global health challenges and develop critical thinking and cross-cultural competencies to empower you to take impactful action in diverse global health contexts in this course in Global Public Health at University of Stirling.

Drug Use - Theories and Comparative Policies at University of Stirling aims to provide a critical overview of a range of issues associated with drug use and related policies.

Gain the knowledge to deliver modern dementia-related health care with a focus on the impact of the physical environment in the course in Health and Wellbeing of People with Dementia at University of Stirling

Gain knowledge and skills in conducting systematic reviews of evidence and critical appraisal of research. You will learn key steps in the process of systematic review such as developing a review question, devising a search strategy and more in the module of Skills for Knowledge Enquiry at University of Stirling.

Deepen your understanding of health behaviours and learn behaviour change strategies to improve public health in the course of Health Promotion and Behaviour Change at University of Stirling.

Diagnosis and Decision Making in Advanced Practice at University of Stirling supports your continued development of the advanced nurse/healthcare practitioner role in hospitals, community/primary care, prisons and care home settings.

Explore and develop a critical understanding of the concepts, theories, principles, and models underpinning contemporary public health nursing practice in Principles of Public Health Nursing Practice at University of Stirling

A multidisciplinary approach to understanding Huntington's Disease at University of Stirling will give you an opportunity to develop your understanding of Huntington’s disease and its impact on the people and families who live with it, while enhancing your skills, knowledge and capacity to provide support.

Develop and enhance your skills in critically reflecting on current issues and up-to-date evidence-based practice research in the field of drug use in this module in Drug Use - Evidence-based Policy and Interventions at University of Stirling.

Gateway to Further Study at University of Stirling will help you gain the necessary confidence and academic skills for degree level education.