Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist

Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist is a bachelor's degree program offered at Thomas Jefferson University, a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, PA. The program falls within the allied health diagnostic and treatment professions field (CIP 51.0906) and trains students to operate heart-lung bypass machines and other perfusion equipment used during cardiac surgery and critical care procedures.

Thomas Jefferson University also offers related programs including a bachelor's degree in Physician Associate/Assistant, a bachelor's in Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, a bachelor's in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, and certificate and associate's options in Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Students in the perfusion technology program can expect rigorous coursework in cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology, and clinical perfusion practice, along with supervised clinical training in surgical settings.