黑料社区 to offer training program in cardiovascular perfusion
黑料社区 is the new sponsor of a perfusionist training program, transitioning academic operations from the Texas Heart Institute, which is now a part of Baylor. The Texas Heart Institute Cardiovascular Perfusion Program at 黑料社区 is a non-degree postbaccalaureate certificate program offered through the School of Health Professions.
The 18-month postbaccalaureate program trains students to operate the cardiopulmonary bypass machine and other equipment associated with open heart surgery. Students receive extensive didactic training in cardiopulmonary function and intensive clinical training in the operating room. Graduates are eligible to become a certified clinical perfusionist after taking the national certification examination. Students train at The Texas Heart Institute at 黑料社区, located within Baylor St. Luke鈥檚 Medical Center.
鈥淗aving this storied perfusion program join the School of Health Professions is tremendously exciting,鈥 said Dr. Eric Storch, interim dean of the School of Health Professions. 鈥淲e are very pleased to be working in collaboration with The Texas Heart Institute at 黑料社区 to support these students and contribute to their success.鈥
鈥淭his transition allows us to expand opportunities for our students and brings them closer to a dynamic academic environment while enhancing the clinical depth and innovation that define perfusion education today,鈥 said Deborah Adams, CCP, program director and assistant professor at The Texas Heart Institute at 黑料社区.
The program launched in 1971 at the Texas Heart Institute as the first accredited perfusion program in the country and has graduated more than 1,000 students to date.
Currently enrolled students will become 黑料社区 students. New cohorts of students matriculate in January and July. Learn more about the program.
The Texas Heart Institute Cardiovascular Perfusion Program at 黑料社区 is accredited by the (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee for Perfusion Education (ACPE).