Clinical Perfusion Science PgCert

This blended learning programme includes high-quality, research-led education that focuses on adult and paediatric perfusion principles and practice. This addresses both the academic and professional requirements to enable perfusionists to practice in Great Britain or Ireland.<br/><br/>The programme is specifically for Limited Registrant clinical perfusion scientists who have secured a post at an accredited cardiac centre in Great Britain or Ireland. Limited Registrants will usually have a primary perfusion qualification from overseas, and a minimum of 12 months post-qualifying experience working independently as a perfusionist, or be GB or Ireland accredited perfusionists who have not practised for 4 years or more.<br/><br/>It will equip you with enhanced knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the current approaches and emerging research in the field. It includes:<br/><br/><br/>• Academic and research skills training, including study design and data analysis.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Advanced physiology of blood and organs that are affected by cardiopulmonary bypass and thereby relevant to perfusion science.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Principles and practical aspects of the currently used techniques in adult and paediatric perfusion science.<br/><br/><br/><br/>The programme provides a firm theoretical grounding in the basic scientific principles and clinical applications of perfusion science. In conjunction with work-based clinical practical training, this will provide you with the essential skills for employment as a clinical perfusion scientist in GB or Ireland, or further qualifications in this field.