The curriculum in Perfusion Technology combines rigorous didactic research curriculum with diverse clinical experience. Perfusion technology students take courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology. The clinical experience includes participation in adult and pediatric open heart procedures at Rush University Medical Center and at affiliated hospitals.
The curriculum begins in the fall quarter, which begins in early September, and continues for seven quarters including one summer session. Faculty include experienced perfusion technologists and cardiovascular and transplant surgeons, in addition to specialists from anesthesia, nursing, medical technology and other related health professions. During the third quarter, students will choose and develop a research project from its inception to completion. The culmination of the project will be the preparation of a manuscript suitable for publication in a professional journal.
Graduates of the program will be qualified to sit for the certification examination of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Bachelor of Science Curriculum |
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Year 1 |
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Fall Quarter |
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HSM 510 |
Health Care in America |
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NUR 510 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
PHY 551 |
Advanced Physiology I |
4 |
PRF 301 |
Introduction to Perfusion Technology |
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PRF 331 |
Anatomy |
3 |
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Winter Quarter |
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PHY 552 |
Advanced Physiology II |
2 |
PRF 302 |
Pathophysiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass I |
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PRF 311 |
Junior Seminar I |
3 |
PRF 333 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
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Spring Quarter |
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PRF 303 |
Pathophysiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass II |
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PRF 312 |
Junior Seminar II |
5 |
PRF 381 |
Introduction to Research and Project Design |
3 |
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Summer Quarter |
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PRF 313 |
Junior Seminar III |
3 |
PRF 431 |
Clinical Experience I |
10 |
PRF 441 |
Project Design and Research I |
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Year 2 |
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Fall Quarter |
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PRF 432 |
Clinical Experience II |
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PRF 442 |
Project Design and Research II |
2 |
PRF 451 |
Senior Seminar I |
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Winter Quarter |
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PRF 433 |
Clinical Experience III |
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PRF 443 |
Project Design and Research III |
2 |
PRF 452 |
Senior Seminar II |
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Spring Quarter |
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PRF 434 |
Clinical Experience IV |
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PRF 444 |
Project Design and Research IV |
2 |
PRF 453 |
Senior Seminar III |
1 |
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Hours Required for BS Degree: |
96 |
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Master of Science Curriculum |
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Year 1 |
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Fall Quarter |
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HSM 510 |
Health Care in America |
2 |
NUR 510 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
PHY 551 |
Advanced Physiology I |
4 |
PRF 501 |
In troduction to Perfusion Technology** |
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PRF 521 |
Anatomy |
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Winter Quarter |
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HSM 523 |
Evidence-based Management II: Managerial Epidemiology |
3 |
PHY 552 |
Advanced Physiology II |
2 |
PRF 502 |
Pathophysiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass I** |
5 |
PRF 510 |
Seminar I** |
3 |
PRF 523 |
Pharmacology** |
3 |
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Spring Quarter |
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PRF 503 |
Pathophysiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass II** |
5 |
PRF 511 |
Seminar II** |
5 |
PRF 541 |
Project Design and Research |
3 |
PRF 551 |
Advanced Topics: Cardiovascular Physiology** |
2 |
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Summer Quarter |
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PRF 512 |
Seminar III** |
3 |
PRF 531 |
Clinical Experience I** |
10 |
PRF 542 |
Master's Project I |
2 |
PRF 552 |
Advanced Topics: Educational Methods** |
2 |
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Year 2 |
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Fall Quarter |
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HHV 501 |
Introduction to Health Care Ethics |
3 |
PRF 513 |
Seminar IV** |
1 |
PRF 532 |
Clinical Experience II** |
10 |
PRF 543 |
Master's Project II |
2 |
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Winter Quarter |
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PRF 533 |
Clinical Experience III** |
10 |
PRF 544 |
Master's Project III |
2 |
PRF 553 |
Advance Topics: Management |
2 |
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Spring Quarter |
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PRF 534 |
Clinical Experience IV** |
10 |
PRF 545 |
Master's Project IV |
2 |
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PRF 554 |
Advanced Topics: Cardiac Pharmacology |
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Hours Required for MS Degree: |
108 |
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