Bachelor of Perfusion Technology
The Bachelor of Perfusion Technology is an undergraduate programme offered by Cauvery institute of Health sciences, Mysore (Affiliated with RGUHS). Cardiovascular perfusion is the science of providing extracorporeal circulation in order to artificially support and temporarily replace a patient’s respiratory and circulatory systems. Clinical Perfusionist’s are expert members of the cardiac surgical team and provide life saving support of patients requiring extra corporeal circulation, including but not limited to major cardiothoracic, vascular and transplant surgeries as well as support of the critically-ill patient.
Objectives:
The course is aimed at evolving a fully trained, qualified Perfusion technologist capable of working independently.
| First Semester Subjects | Second Semester Subjects | Third Semester Subjects |
|---|---|---|
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Anatomy
Physiology Biochemistry Medical Terminology English |
Pathology
Microbiology Pharmacology Kannada Healthcare |
Introduction to Perfusion Technology
Applied Pathology Applied Microbiology Computer application / programming Environment science and Health |
| Fourth Semester Subjects | Fifth Semester Subjects | Sixth Semester Subjects |
|---|---|---|
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Applied Pharmacology Basics of Cardiopulmonary bypass and Perfusion Techniques Medicine relevant to Perfusion Technology Biostatics and Research methodology Constitution of India |
Principles of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Physiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Pediatric Perfusion and Special Perfusion Techniques Medical Psychology |
Clinical Cardiopulmonary Bypass Applied Cardiopulmonary Bypass Advanced Cardiopulmonary Bypass Hospital management |
Special Features: Hands on experience in the high tech Cath Lab attached to Cauvery Heart and Multi-speciality Hospital. Tie up with other Heart Care Hospitals like Jayadev hospital, KR Hospital, Mysore for greater exposure.
Career Opportunities: A Cardiac Perfusionist can work as
- Clinical perfusionist.
- ECMO/VAD specialist.
- Product marketing.
- As lecturer/professor in academic institutions.
- As Medical case review physician.