What is this course?Perfusion Technology is an allied course that gets you up on board the medical profession. Perfusionists are allied health professionals who operate cardiopulmonary bypass pumps, commonly called heart and lung machines.
These machines essentially act as an artificial replacement for the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery, allowing surgeons to operate on the heart while it is not beating. Given the advanced skills needed to operate the machine, the job is high-paying and in demand at surgical facilities. |
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What do they do?
Eligibility - For admission into bachelor's degree a student must have passed 10+2 exam with biology, chemistry and physics. For entrance into most colleges, a student will also have to appear for a competitive entrance exam. The tenure of the course is 3½ years including a six-month internship period as well. The course is affiliated to Ragiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences -- a government university. A student can also switch from other allied medical fields to become a perfusionist.
What is this course?
Perfusion Technology is an allied course that gets you up on board the medical profession. Perfusionists are allied health professionals who operate cardiopulmonary bypass pumps, commonly called heart and lung machines. These machines essentially act as an artificial replacement for the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery, allowing surgeons to operate on the heart while it is not beating. Given the advanced skills needed to operate the machine, the job is high-paying and in demand at surgical facilities.
Perfusion Technology is an allied course that gets you up on board the medical profession. Perfusionists are allied health professionals who operate cardiopulmonary bypass pumps, commonly called heart and lung machines. These machines essentially act as an artificial replacement for the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery, allowing surgeons to operate on the heart while it is not beating. Given the advanced skills needed to operate the machine, the job is high-paying and in demand at surgical facilities.
A day in the life of a perfusionist:
Colleges & Seats -
Narayana Hrudalaya, Bangalore (25 seats)
Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore (4 seats)
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore (10 seats)
St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore (5 seats)
Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore (4 seats)
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore (10 seats)
St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore (5 seats)
Cost - The average learning cost across colleges for the entire course ranges between Rs. 4.5 - 5.5 lakhs. The hostel costs normally range from Rs. 60,000 per year. The cost might vary depending on colleges. Direct Admission is also available. Please contact Sisir Mukherjee at 093312 64455/09945832377 to know more.
Prospect - A student can either go for higher studies or enter the job market directly. The student is normally absorbed in the hospital they have studied their course. A fresher perfusionist can earn about Rs 20,000 per month, which can go to Rs 40,000 - Rs 50,000 after 3-4 years. After the basic experience, if the perfusionist chooses to go to U.S. for a job, where there is a lot of demand, the salary level could be about $100,000 per annum (Rs 60 lakhs). The number of jobs available right now. [write course name-Keywords]
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