Emergency Medical Care
MHS Concentration
The EMC concentration focuses on preparing professionals for leadership roles requiring skills in planning, research, organizational operations, and education. Master’s prepared emergency medical care professionals assume various leadership roles throughout both the management and educational aspects of the field. Individuals with advanced degrees often seek positions in administration, education, research or quality assurance as the Master’s degree is the highest educational credential offered within the field.
Employment Opportunities
- EMS Director
- EMS Training Officer
- EMS Supervisor
- EMS Educator
- EMS Quality Assurance Coordinator
- Many others within the EMS and health care industry, local and state agencies, and academic institutions
Did you know ...
Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow by 19% from 2006-2016, which is faster than the average for all occupations
With such a rapid increase in the need for EMTs and paramedics over the next ten years, there is also going to be a subsequent rise in the number of EMS professionals with advanced degrees needed to manage, train, and educate the growing workforce
Opportunities for EMS professionals seeking leadership roles within the field will be greatest for those who are Master's prepared.
According to the Department of Labor