Master of Social and Health Care | Emergency Care Systems Development and Leadership | online studies

Work at the forefront of redesigning emergency care systems

Health care crises have made it clear that our emergency care systems and acute care pathways are experiencing a fundamental change in perspective. The need for major systemic change is evident, for both better person-centred care and the well-being of our health care professionals.

To ensure evidence-based, goal-directed development and meaningful change in emergency care systems, our objective is to educate future experts, leaders and researchers with advanced competencies, diverse perspectives, and understanding of systems integrations, safety science, staff well-being, and person-centred emergency care systems at both practical and systems levels.

Combined expertise from two world-class institutions

This programme is offered in collaboration between LAB University of Applied Sciences and Arcada University of Applied Sciences. The programme combines the strengths and expertise within each institution, offering you access to the latest knowledge in the field. 

It is the first international master’s degree aimed at paramedics, nurses and other healthcare professionals working in emergency care settings, with a focus on systems-level development. 

Graduates can find work in leadership positions

After graduation, you will be able to apply for different leadership positions. Professional titles may include

• EMS manager
• EMS supervisor
• ward manager
• project manager
• specialist.

Online education enables studies from around the world 

As a student in this programme, you will learn, for example, to analyse and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of emergency care interventions and systems and to develop systems thinking and person centredness in emergency care settings. The coursework includes assignments and lectures.

The studies are taught in English and completed online. It is therefore not necessary to come to the Arcada or LAB campuses, or even to live in Finland in the first place.