Christoffer Ericsson

Christoffer Ericsson is a Senior Lecturer and Degree Program Director for the Emergency Care Systems Development and Leadership master's program at Arcada University of Applied Sciences. He also serves as Director of the Arcada Patient Safety and Learning Centre (APSLC). His academic positions include roles in healthcare education and research, focusing on paramedic resilience, work culture, and simulation-based learning. Ericsson holds an MSc in Applied Psychology and a PhD in Health Sciences from the University of Helsinki.

Education Background:

• MSc in Applied Psychology
• PhD in Health Sciences (University of Helsinki, ongoing)
• Additional pedagogical training in Vocational Teacher Pedagogy (Haaga-Helia, 2018-2019)

Research Interests:
Ericsson explores paramedic resilience resources, organizational sustainability in EMS, and the application of simulation-based education to enhance healthcare team performance. His work addresses psychological safety, professional value formation, and workplace well-being among paramedics. Recent studies investigate gender equality in Nordic ambulance services and factors influencing paramedic retention.

Recognition:

• 2019 Teacher of the Year, Arcada University
• 2017 Teacher of the Year, Arcada University

Professional Background:
Previously worked as a paramedic in Finland (2007–2016) before transitioning to academia. Current roles involve curriculum development, directing emergency care programs, and advancing patient safety initiatives through simulation training.

Labs/Teams:
Leads the Arcada simulation center and collaborates internationally through the Maria Forss's Lab and European paramedic education networks.