B.Sc. – Cardiac Perfusion Technology
Course Overview
B.Sc. in Cardiac Perfusion Technology is a 4-year undergraduate allied health sciences program (including 1 year compulsory internship) focused on supporting cardiac surgeries and critical care procedures. Perfusionists play a vital role in operating the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgeries, ensuring continuous blood circulation and oxygenation. The program combines advanced cardiovascular science with hands-on clinical training in operation theatres and cardiac care units.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Board (such as TGBIE, BIEAP, TOSS, APOSS, or NIOS) with BiPC, securing a minimum of 50% marks.
Important Subjects to be Covered
Basic Medical Sciences
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pathology
- Microbiology
Core Cardiac Perfusion Subjects
- Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology
- Perfusion Technology & Techniques
- Heart-Lung Machine Operation
- Extracorporeal Circulation
- Cardiac Pharmacology
- Hemodynamics
- Blood Management & Transfusion
Advanced & Specialized Areas
- Open Heart Surgery Procedures
- Pediatric Perfusion
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- Cardiac ICU & Critical Care
- Monitoring & Life Support Systems
- Infection Control & Patient Safety
Clinical Training
- Operation Theatre (Cardiac Surgery) Posting
- Cardiac ICU Training
- Hands-on Training with Perfusion Equipment
- Internship in Super-Specialty Cardiac Hospitals
Job Opportunities
India
- Cardiac Perfusionist
- Clinical Perfusion Technologist
- Cardiac OT Specialist
- ECMO Specialist
- Cardiac ICU Technologist
- Medical Equipment Specialist (Cardiac Devices)
Abroad
- Certified Perfusionist (after licensing)
- Clinical Perfusion Scientist
- ECMO Specialist
- Cardiac Surgery Support Specialist
- Critical Care Perfusionist