B.Sc. (Perfusion Technology)
Bachelor of Science in Perfusion Technology

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B.Sc. Perfusion Technology or 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. 

B.Sc. Perfusion Technology Eligibility                       

• 10+2 (Medical) or equivalent with minimum 55% marks.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination to get admission to their B.Sc.  Degree course.

B.Sc. Perfusion Technology Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

B.Sc. Perfusion Technology Colleges

• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
• Kerala University of Health Sciences

B.Sc. Perfusion Technology Course Suitability

• 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 are good suit for it.
• They should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, humane nature and hard worker as they have to work with different types of people.
• They should be suitable for scientific research, interest in goals and subject matter.

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 Anesthetists & Surgeons, especially in high tech Anesthesia & Surgical theaters.
• Course is also beneficial for further studies such as M.Sc., M.Phil. & Ph.D. etc.
• Perfusion technologists usually work in hospitals, large medical centers, they may also work in educational institutions as teachers or researchers. In hospitals, a chief perfusionist generally directs a perfusion team.
• Students achieve competency in academic and clinical skills in perfusion technology, attain additional skills in education and research and learn management techniques relative to hospital perfusion departments.

B.Sc. Perfusion Technology Job Types

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