Bachelor of Science in Perfusion Technology

B.Sc Perfusion Technology is a highly specialized 3-year program training students to operate heart-lung bypass machines (cardiopulmonary bypass) during open heart surgeries. Clinical Perfusionists manage oxygenators, pumps, and blood filtration systems that keep patients alive during cardiac surgery when the heart is stopped. India performs over 1 lakh open heart surgeries annually. Perfusion is one of the highest-paying paramedical specialties with extreme shortage of trained professionals. Only a handful of institutes in India offer this program.

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology • Minimum 50–55% marks • Very competitive admission • Age: 17–25 years • Strong science aptitude required

Year 1: • Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology • Cardiac Surgery Introduction • Cardiac Physiology – Advanced • Pharmacology of Cardiac Drugs • Blood Gas & Acid-Base Balance • Medical Equipment – Fundamentals Year 2: • Cardiopulmonary Bypass – Theory • Heart-Lung Machine Operation • Oxygenator Technology • Blood Conservation Techniques • Coagulation & Anticoagulation • Mechanical Circulatory Support Year 3: • Pediatric Perfusion • ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) • IABP & LVAD • Off-Pump Cardiac Surgery • Perfusion Research & Quality • Clinical Perfusion Internship (12 months)

• Clinical Perfusionist (open heart surgery) • ECMO Specialist (ICU) • IABP Technician • Cardiovascular Perfusion Research • Cardiac Surgery Center Director (with experience) • Perfusion Equipment Sales Specialist • Academic – Perfusion program faculty