Perfusion Technology, Certificate
This is the first version of the 2026–27 General Catalog. Please check back regularly for changes. The final edition and the historical PDF will be published during the fall semester.
The undergraduate Certificate in Perfusion Technology requires 70 s.h. of credit. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.30 in work for the certificate. The program is a 21-month curriculum spanning five semesters.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee for Perfusion Education (AC-PE). Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded the certificate and are eligible to sit for the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certification examination.
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Each year, three to five students are admitted, with enrollment beginning in the fall semester. During the first two semesters, students complete a core curriculum that provides a strong scientific foundation. The remaining three semesters focus on an independent research project, clinical training in cardiopulmonary bypass (heart-lung machine) operation, and instruction in ancillary perfusion procedures, including blood salvage, circulatory support, and artificial heart technologies.
The Certificate in Perfusion Technology requires the following coursework.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PERF:4180 | Cardiovascular Anatomy for Perfusion | 2 |
| PERF:4181 | Advanced Perfusion Practice Experience I | 6 |
| PERF:4182 | Advanced Perfusion Practice Experience II | 6 |
| PERF:4183 | Advanced Perfusion Practice Experience III | 6 |
| PERF:4184 | Advanced Perfusion Practice Experience IV | 6 |
| PERF:4185 | Advanced Perfusion Practice Experience V | 6 |
| PERF:4186 | Advanced Perfusion Practice Experience VI | 6 |
| PERF:4187 | Devices in Perfusion | 2 |
| PERF:4188 | Instrumentation in Perfusion | 4 |
| PERF:4189 | Introductory Perfusion Practice Experience I | 2 |
| PERF:4190 | Introductory Perfusion Practice Experience II | 2 |
| PERF:4191 | Pathophysiology for Perfusion I | 2 |
| PERF:4192 | Pathophysiology for Perfusion II | 2 |
| PERF:4193 | Perfusion Seminar I | 1 |
| PERF:4194 | Perfusion Seminar II | 1 |
| PERF:4195 | Perfusion Seminar III | 1 |
| PERF:4196 | Perfusion Seminar IV | 1 |
| PERF:4197 | Perfusion Seminar V | 1 |
| PERF:4198 | Pharmacology for Perfusion I | 2 |
| PERF:4199 | Pharmacology for Perfusion II | 2 |
| PERF:4200 | Principles and Practice of Perfusion | 4 |
| PERF:4201 | Research in Perfusion I | 1 |
| PERF:4202 | Research in Perfusion II | 1 |
| PERF:4203 | Research in Perfusion III | 1 |
| PERF:4204 | Research in Perfusion IV | 1 |
| PERF:4205 | Research in Perfusion V | 1 |
| Total Hours | 70 | |
Admission to the program is determined by the Admissions Committee through a comprehensive review of each applicant. Decisions are based on academic performance, including grade-point average (GPA); professional background and experience; the strength and relevance of letters of recommendation; the application essay; and interview performance.
For information about the application process and required materials, see the Admissions section on the Perfusion Education Program website.
Applications must be submitted by November 1 for consideration for the following year's cohort.
Prerequisites
The following coursework is required before admission to the certificate program.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate degree | |
| Anatomy (must include 1 s.h. of lab) | 4 |
| Biology (introduction or human biology); must include 1 s.h. of lab | 8 |
| Chemistry (must include 2 s.h. of lab) | 8 |
| Mathematics (waived if complete a college calculus course) | 4 |
| Physics (must include 1 s.h. of lab) | 4 |
| Physiology (must include 1 s.h. of lab) | 4 |
| Statistics | 3 |