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Bachelor of Science in Perfusion Technology is an undergraduate Bioscience course. Perfusion is defined as those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient.  Course involves the study of physiology, pathology and associated equipment used to support and or assume the function of the heart and or lungs during medical procedures. The perfusion technologist prepares and operates the heart-lung machine and other sophisticated equipment as directed by healthcare physicians. The Perfusionist utilizes technology such as heart/ lung machines, ventricular assist devices and artificial hearts, as well as pharmacological interventions to maintain the patient during the period of circulatory support. 

How is B.Sc. Perfusion Technology Course Beneficial?

•    The course is beneficial to provide graduates with the foundation they need to assume leadership roles in clinical practice and clinical specialty areas.
•    Candidates will be in a position to competently assist the Anaesthetists & Surgeons, especially in high tech Anaesthesia and Surgical theatres. 
•    Course is also beneficial for further studies such as M.Sc., M.Phil. & Ph.D. etc.

Eligibility                       

•    10+2 (Medical) or equivalent with minimum 55% marks.
•    Some of the very reputed institutes conduct entrance examination for admission.

Syllabus

Syllabus of Perfusion Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Colleges

•    Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - RGUHS, Bangalore
•    Kerala University of Health Sciences - KUHS, Thrissur
•    Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Chennai
•    Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - JIPMER, Puducherry

Course Suitability

•    The course is suitable for those who want to know skills regarding to operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient’s cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensure the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables. 
•    They should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, human nature and hard worker as they have to work with different types of people. 

Employment Areas

•    Academic Institutes
•    Try Luck Consultancy Zirakpur - Chandigarh
•    SCTIMST - Thiruvananthapuram
•    Multi Speciality Hospitals
•    Pvt. Clinics

Job Types

•    Cardiac Perfusionist
•    Pediatric Cardiologist
•    Medical Case Review Physician
•    Teacher & Lecturer
•    Perfusionist