Cardiac Perfusion

This is an interesting career choice I found while searching the Michener Institute website. I've never heard of this program before and never even really knew this job existed! The only program I've been able to find for it is at Michener.

What is a Cardiac Perfusion?

It is basically the practice of supporting the normal functions of the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery, which allows the heart to be stopped to facilitate cardiac surgery.

What does a Cardiac Perfusionist Do?

• Acts as a member of the open-heart surgery team
• Helps to conduct cardiopulmonary bypass using cardiovascular machinery
• Monitors patient's blood flow and vital signs during open-heart surgery
• Administers intravenous fluids, blood products, and anesthetic drugs
• Are experts on life support equipment

How Do I Apply?

• Apply on the Ontario Colleges website by February 1st. It is a 16 month-long program.
• Prerequisites are pretty strict. For more information, click here
• Top-ranked applicants are invited to an interview
• Offers of admission go out early May