Arizona: College of Health Sciences: Cardiovascular Science/Perfusion Program

Applying technology to the heart of medicine
Cardiovascular Science Professor
Cardiovascular Science Program
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As a graduate of the MWU–Glendale program in cardiovascular science, you're eligible to take the certification exam in perfusion. Once certified, you may be self-employed or employed by private groups or hospitals and become involved in patient treatment, quality assurance, research, and design. Starting salaries range from $55,000 to $75,000.

At MWU–Glendale, you'll learn the technological services and skills to support or substitute for patient cardiopulmonary function during heart-related surgeries and procedures, such as blood salvaging, circulatory support, artificial hearts, and cardiac pacemakers. Clinical fieldwork in hospital settings with professional cardiovascular team members is part of your rigorous didactic and laboratory education.

You'll study under professional perfusionists, anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, and medical educators. And you'll experience the collaborative approach to 21st century health care practice when you work in consultation to select and operate appropriate techniques and equipment.

Join us. We're tomorrow's health care team...learning together today.

American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, Hattiesburg, MS

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Chicago, IL

American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Manchester, MA

American Heart Association (AHA), Dallas, TX

American Lung Association, New York, NY

Perfusion Home Page, Ft. Myers, FL

Cardiology Online

American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology, AmSECT