Course Overview
Perfusion is defined as those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. Course involves the study of physiology, pathology and associated equipment used to support and or assume the function of the heart and or lungs during medical procedures. The perfusion technologist prepares and operates the heart-lung machine and other sophisticated equipment as directed by healthcare physicians

Perfusion Technology is a branch of science which deals with the study of physiology, pathology and associated equipment used to support and/or assume the function of the heart and/or lungs during medical procedures. It is a three years course having six semesters. The students of perfusion technology must have a thorough understanding of both respiratory and circulatory systems, and be able to operate complex equipments.

The Perfusionist utilizes technology such as heart/lung machines, ventricular assist devices and artificial hearts, as well as pharmacological interventions to maintain the patient during the period of circulatory support. Perfusionologist is a healthcare professional who controls the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during cardiac surgery and various kinds of other surgeries that requires Perfusionologist to have control of the patient's physiology status."