Program Description
Jefferson’s Post Professional MS in Cardiovascular Perfusion affords certified cardiovascular perfusionist (CCP), who have graduated from an AC-PE accredited perfusion program, to build upon their current knowledge base and earn a master’s degree from one of the nation’s most reputable universities. After successfully completing all required courses, conducting research, and presenting an evidence-based project on how to better patient outcomes, students will earn their post professional master’s degree.
The program will utilize online technology to provide working professionals the opportunity of obtaining a Post Professional MS in Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
- Allow perfusionists to develop (or build upon current practices) and implement methodologies that are supported by evidence-based medicine to aid in better outcomes for their patients.
- Have students complete a capstone project to enhance their current clinical practices.
- Promote both personal and professional growth to certified perfusionist wishing to further their perfusion education.
Curriculum: 2 years, 14 credits
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| PER 650 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| PER 530 | Medical Ethics | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Summer | ||
| PER 660 | Foundation/Biostatical Methods | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PER 670 | Applied Research Des & Methods | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| PER 700 | Perfusion Capstone Project | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 14 | |