Stefan Rottensteiner

Stefan Rottensteiner serves as Professor and Course Director for Prehospital Care and Nursing (academic) at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, teaching within the Department of Health Sciences under the Institute of Health Sciences. He actively contributes to bachelor's programs in Health and Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Dietetics while leading specialized continuing education courses.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences
• Master's degree in Economics

His research integrates frontline clinical expertise with academic instruction, focusing on optimizing emergency response systems through practical innovations in rescue technology, stroke intervention protocols, and interprofessional collaboration frameworks. Current projects emphasize real-world applicability in high-stakes healthcare environments.

Operational Projects:

• Rescue technology made easy
• Care rocks! patient engagement initiative
• PROMISE – Interprofessional Teaching framework
• Fast help for stroke response system
• Standardized patient transfer checklist
• Comprehensive patient handover guide for care/rescue transitions