Clinical perfusionists are the health-care professionals who are responsible for operating the machinery that regulates a patient’s heart and lungs during surgery. Because of the specialty of their work these technicians have become an integral part of the cardiothoracic surgery team.

In order to be considered for employment, the student must graduate from an accredited perfusionist school. Most perfusion schools only offer certification, but some have degree programs.

Requirements beyond the Core Curriculum:
BIOL 205: Human Anatomy
BIOL 206: Human Physiology
BIOL 208: Microbiology