Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion - MSCP

Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion (MSCP)

Cardiovascular Perfusion – MS8184

Department of Interdisciplinary Health Studies
College of Health Sciences and Professions
1 Ohio University Drive
Grover Center W182
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4502
ihs@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Hybrid

Terms of Entry: Fall

Program Overview 

The job market for perfusionists is good and provides a relatively high level of job security.  The demand for these practitioners is increasing due to the aging of the US population, a longer lifespan, and the need for a response to high heart realted mortality rates. This program is a full-time five-semester program. Students will be physically located at Cleveland Clinic and engage in face to face and online learning through Cleveland Clinic and online through OHIO/eCampus online.

Program Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate clinical skills in cardiopulmonary bypass and mechanical circulatory devices.
• Demonstrate acquired perfusion knowledge and general medical knowledge.
• Demonstrate acquired knowledge of various perfusion equipment and supplies used in the healthcare setting.                                        
• Integrate perfusion theory to clinical applications.              
• Demonstrate clinical skills in autotransfusion, blood conservation, and blood product management.     
• Demonstrate clinical skills in laboratory analysis of blood gases, hematocrit, and coagulation.                                                                
• Respond appropriately during crisis management.
• Effectively manage a catastrophic event such as device failure or air emboli.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner and function effectively as a member of the healthcare team.                                           
• Pass the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion’s Perfusion Basic Science Examination (PBSE) and Clinical Applications in Perfusion Examination (CAPE) meeting AB-CP outcome thresholds. 

Opportunities for Graduates

The job market for perfusionists is good and provides a relatively high level of job security. The demand for these practitioners is increasing due partly to the aging of the U.S. population. Hospitals and healthcare facilities recognize that high educational levels are associated with decreases in mortality, readmission rates, and length of stay. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics cardiovascular technologists are expected to experience a 22% job growth between 2014-2024.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/health-studies

Admission Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA 

• Preferred B or higher letter grade in each prerequisite course which may include the following: 

  • at least 3 credit hours college math (stats are required as part of this 3 credit hours)
  • 8 credit hours college physics,
  • 1 credit hour pharmacology,
  • 16 credit hours in biology (a bios series and an anatomy and physiology series are required)
  • 12 credit hours in chemistry (biochemistry is required) 

• Selected applicants will be asked to interview with Cleveland Clinic 

International Students

This degree program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

Students in the Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion must reside in the Cleveland Ohio area for the entirety of the program and complete the following courses in the sequence specificed below for a total of 53 credit hours: