Program Advisor and Contacts

Cardiovascular Science in Glendale

Greetings from the Program Director

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The diagnosis, surgical intervention, and medical treatment of cardiovascular diseases are costly endeavors undertaken by our overburdened health care system.

The Cardiovascular Science Program of Midwestern University is committed to educating a select group of health care professionals, the perfusionists, who are responsible for the application of technical and medical devices that support or substitute the cardiopulmonary function of the patient. A challenging core curriculum provides a solid scientific base for the perfusionist.

Graduates of our program are health care providers who are highly qualified in the operation of the heart-lung machine and in the operation of other cardiovascular-related procedures such as blood salvaging, circulatory support, artificial hearts, cardiac pacemakers, and other equipment and procedures. We know that the function of a perfusionist is constantly changing with advancing technologies. Because of that, excellence is the only acceptable standard for our Cardiovascular Science Program.

Jon W. Austin, M.A.Ed., CP
Director, Cardiovascular Science Perfusion Program
Glendale Campus

Midwestern University
Cardiovascular Science Perfusion Program
19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308

623/572-3630
jausti@midwestern.edu