Hofstra University Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine, MS

Overview:

The Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine Program iscommitted to the education, mentoring and professional development offuture cardiovascular perfusionists. Our goal is to produce highlyskilled, competent next generation leaders in the field ofcardiovascular science and perfusion medicine. A 24-month program,integrating didactic and clinical practicum course-work provides theeducation for an entry-level applicant to achieve a Certificate inPerfusion Clinical Competence and a Master of Science Degree inCardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine from Hofstra University.

The Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine Program is

committed to the education, mentoring and professional development of

future cardiovascular perfusionists. Our goal is to produce highly

skilled, competent next generation leaders in the field of

cardiovascular science and perfusion medicine. A 24-month program,

integrating didactic and clinical practicum course-work provides the

education for an entry-level applicant to achieve a Certificate in

Perfusion Clinical Competence and a Master of Science Degree in

Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine from Hofstra University.

Admission Requirements:

A Baccalaureate Degree that must include:minimum of 6 credits of Biologyminimum of 6 credits of Chemistryminimum of 6 credits of Anatomy and Physiologyminimum of 6 credits of college mathminimum of 3 credits of Physics A Baccalaureate Degree that must include:
minimum of 6 credits of Biology minimum of 6 credits of Biology
minimum of 6 credits of Chemistry minimum of 6 credits of Chemistry
minimum of 6 credits of Anatomy and Physiology minimum of 6 credits of Anatomy and Physiology
minimum of 6 credits of college math minimum of 6 credits of college math
minimum of 3 credits of Physics minimum of 3 credits of Physics
Only course work with a grade of C or higher is acceptable. Grade point average of at least 2.75 from the above course work completed (scale based on A=4.0) and 2.75 overall GPA. Only course work with a grade of C or higher is acceptable. Grade point average of at least 2.75 from the above course work completed (scale based on A=4.0) and 2.75 overall GPA.
Submission of college transcripts of all course work. Submission of college transcripts of all course work.
Submission of three (3) letters of recommendation. Letters can be from the following sources, attesting to the applicant’s capacity and potential for master’s study:The director or a faculty member from the most recent academic program attended (if the applicant has been a student in the last five years);A person who can attest to the applicant’s professional work. Submission of three (3) letters of recommendation. Letters can be from the following sources, attesting to the applicant’s capacity and potential for master’s study:
The director or a faculty member from the most recent academic program attended (if the applicant has been a student in the last five years); The director or a faculty member from the most recent academic program attended (if the applicant has been a student in the last five years);
A person who can attest to the applicant’s professional work. A person who can attest to the applicant’s professional work.
In-person interview with the Admissions Committee. In-person interview with the Admissions Committee.
Must observe a cardiopulmonary bypass cardiac procedure before acceptance. Must observe a cardiopulmonary bypass cardiac procedure before acceptance.
Some experience is preferred in one of the following allied health care professions:Perfusion AssistantRespiratory TherapistECMO TechnologistCardiac Care NurseEmergency Medical TechnologistCardiac Diagnostic Laboratory TechnologistCardiac Rehabilitation Physiologist Some experience is preferred in one of the following allied health care professions:
Perfusion Assistant Perfusion Assistant
Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
ECMO Technologist ECMO Technologist
Cardiac Care Nurse Cardiac Care Nurse
Emergency Medical Technologist Emergency Medical Technologist
Cardiac Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist Cardiac Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist
Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiologist Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiologist
Essays, one of which to be written on-site following interview. Essays, one of which to be written on-site following interview.
Comprehensive background check. Comprehensive background check.
Student Health Requirements: Proof of physical examination within one year of application, student liability insurance, and health insurance, current immunizations for MMR, Chickenpox, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis. Student Health Requirements: Proof of physical examination within one year of application, student liability insurance, and health insurance, current immunizations for MMR, Chickenpox, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis.

Additional information about perfusion school program:

Students Admitted: 8 – 12Program Length: 12 monthsIn-state tuition: TBDOut of state tuition: TBDDegree: MS in Perfusion

Students Admitted: 8 – 12

Program Length: 12 months

In-state tuition: TBD

Out of state tuition: TBD

Degree: MS in Perfusion Learn More About the School/Program