B.Sc. Perfusion Technology

B.Sc. (Perfusion Technology) is an undergraduate Bioscience course. The term Perfusion is defined as those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. This course includes the study of physiology, pathology and associated equipment used to support and assume the heart and lung function while medications. The perfusion technologist operates the heart lung machine and other sophisticated equipment as directed by health expert. The
technologist utilizes technology such as heart/lung machines, ventricular assist devices and artificial hearts, pharmacological interventions to main an individual while circulatory support. This course opens several job opportunities for aspirants.

Course highlights:

Employment Areas: Academics Institutes, Multi-Speciality Hospitals, Pvt. Clinics, SCTIMST – Thiruvananthapuram.

Type of Course:

B.Sc. (Perfusion Technology) is a 3-year undergraduate degree course.

Duration:

The duration of course is 3-years.

Eligibility:

• Candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent with science with minimum 50% marks.
• Student should have complete understanding of the complex equipment to operate it.
• Student must be capable of handling stressful situation.
• Pay keen attention to even minute details
• Student must be effective in communicating with the healthcare team
• Student must be capable of updating with the new developments in the profession.

Core Subjects:

• Human Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Medicine relevant to perfusion technology
• Pharmacology

Possible roles:

Cardiac Perfusionist, Medical Case Review Physician, Pediatric Cardiologist, Perfusionist, Teacher & Lecturer.