Cardiovascular Perfusionist Program
Cardiovascular Perfusion is an allied health profession. Perfusionists use heart-lung machines and other technologies to maintain the health of patients during heart surgery and other medical procedures.
Employment as a perfusionist starts with national Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. In some states a license is also required.
The Cleveland Clinic School of Cardiovascular Perfusion provides a complete and accredited program leading to Certification. This is not an affiliated program, the course is offered by Cleveland Clinic Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute.
This 3-term program is devoted to perfusion-specific clinical experience and clinical classes. Admission is open to applicants who have completed their Bachelors' Degree and have taken the following prerequisite classes:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Calculus
- Organic or Bio Chemistry
- Physics
All classes are held at Cleveland Clinic locations in the Greater Cleveland area. Students are not required to move from state to state to complete clinical learning.
Classes start each year the first week in January.
For more information:
We look forward to your questions and appreciate your interest in our rewarding profession.
For more information, contact: Clifford Ball
Cleveland Clinic (J4-604)
9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland OH 44195
Telephone: 216.444.3895 or 216.444.9215
Email: ballc@ccf.org
Cleveland Clinic School of Cardiovascular Perfusion Application
Reviewed: 02/10
This information is provided by Cleveland Clinic and is not intended to replace
the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider.
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