Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist

Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist is a bachelor's degree program at Carlow University, a private nonprofit institution in Pittsburgh, PA. This program trains students to operate heart-lung bypass machines and other extracorporeal circulation equipment used during cardiac surgery and critical care. The curriculum typically combines life sciences coursework with clinical training to prepare graduates for certification and professional practice as perfusionists.

The program is offered within the cardiovascular technology field (CIP 51.0906) and is part of a broader range of health sciences offerings at Carlow University. Related programs at the school include Nursing Administration, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, and Women's Health Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level, as well as Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator at the associate level. Students can expect rigorous clinical and didactic preparation for a specialized and in-demand allied health profession.