Cardiovascular Perfusion
The Cardiovascular Perfusion program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee – Perfusion Education (AC-PE).
Program Goals
Educate students in Cardiovascular Perfusion Technology though an interactive and engaging 1-year course of study proctored by surgeons, licensed perfusionists, and healthcare professionals who are passionate about educating the future generations of perfusionists. This program will provide students with a dual-sided approach to Perfusion Technology Education, with focus on didactic study and concurrent clinical apprenticeship. Prepare competent entry-level perfusionists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains in the underserved areas of North Texas. Provide an exceptional Perfusion Technology Education at an affordable price to all students, regardless of financial circumstance.
Curriculum
The Cardiovascular Perfusion program is a 1-year, certificate-level program divided into three semesters 15-17 weeks in length – Fall, Spring and Summer. The training program consists of didactic classroom, hands-on laboratory and clinical externship experience with coursework designed to build upon previous courses, and graduates may gain employment in a variety of allied healthcare settings, from large hospital centers to smaller surgical units
Program Cost
The cost of the Cardiovascular Perfusion program is $32,000 plus a $100 non-refundable application fee. Program tuition includes:
All administrative fees, lab fees,
All required textbooks,
Baylor Scott & White laptop for school use (if needed, returned upon graduation),
Weekly meal card which can be used at all BSWH facilities with Freedom Pay readers, including hospital cafeterias, in-house La Madeline restaurants, and MiniMart facilities
Four (4) sets of embroidered black hospital scrubs
Embroidered school backpack
1-year student membership to the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AMSECT), which includes access to its respected journal and members-only website content
Examination fee for the first national board exam for Cardiovascular Perfusionists.
We proudly accept the GI Bill® for eligible veterans and military-connected students.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Program - Specific Requirements
It is recommended that applicants to the Cardiovascular Perfusion program observe at least two (2) cardiac surgical procedures with a Cardiovascular Perfusionist prior to applying to the program.
Additionally, due to requirements from clinical sites, all CV Perfusion students are required at this time to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccination.
The application process for the Cardiovascular Perfusion program is open to applicants who not only meet all of the General Admissions criteria but will also meet ALL of the following minimum requirements at least one week prior to the start of classes.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in the United States, or equivalent foreign degree after conversion through the World Education Services (WES.org).
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
All prerequisite coursework must be completed at an accredited college or university in the United States with a grade of “C” or better:
A. Considered Pre-Med Coursework at most Regionally Accredited Colleges/Universities
i. General Chemistry I; 3 hours
ii. General Chemistry I, LAB; 1 hour
iii. General Chemistry II; 3 hours
iv. General Chemistry II, LAB; 1 hour
Note: Microbiology may not be used in lieu of any General Biology credit
v. General Biology I; 3 hours
vi. General Biology I, LAB; 1 hour
vii. General Biology II; 3 hours
viii. General Biology II, LAB; 1 hour
ix. General Physics I; 3 hours
x. General Physics I, LAB; 1 hour
B. Mathematics:
i. College Algebra or higher; 3 hours
ii. Statistics; 3 hours
C. Applied Science: (3 hours in ONE of the following classes)
i. Biochemistry; 3 hours
ii. Organic chemistry; 3 hours
iii. Cell Physiology; 3 hours
iv. Cell Biology; 3 hours
D. Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II; 6 hours minimum
Want to Schedule Clinical Shadowing? Please Contact:
Altaf Panjwani, MS, CCP, LCP (Altaf.Panjwani@BSWHealth.org)
The Heart Hospital CVI Excellence Award
The Excellence Award Program at THH is designed to recognize graduates of programs offered by the THH Cardiovascular Institute (CVI). Eligible full-time, certified employees who work in the discipline they studied at THH CVI can receive a monetary award up to $5,250 per application period for students, with one taxable award allowed per year. For CVI graduates who become certified and remain in good standing, the award reimburses a portion of their tuition costs in phased payments over time, provided they stay employed at THH. If a certified graduate of a CVI program is not immediately employed upon graduation by THH but is hired within five years of graduation, they may petition The Heart Hospital Committee for the award to be paid to them. Employees with outstanding tuition loans at BHSCU must prioritize repaying those loans with their award funds. Applications are submitted annually, reviewed by a committee, and must include proof of enrollment or graduation. Recipients must remain employed and in good standing to continue receiving payments, and any rehire after leaving THH may require committee approval to reinstate the award.
