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Perfusion Programs Listing

ARIZONA

Douglas Larson, Ph.D., C.C.P.
Circulatory Sciences Graduate Program
Cardiothoracic Surgery Services
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
1501 No. Campbell Ave. Rm. 4402
Tucson, AZ 85724
520-626-6339 FAX 520-626-4042
e-mail: dflarson@u.arizona.edu
Web site: http://www.perfusion.arizona.edu/

Sponsor: University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
Number admitted in 2000: 3
Number of graduates in 2000: 3
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2001: 3
Length (months): 24
Application deadline: January 1
Class starts: September
Graduation date: June
General admission requirements: B.S. or B.A. with Sciences, medical experience, GRE
Degree/certificate: M.S. in Pharmacology and Certificate in Perfusion
Tuition (total): $4,708 Instate $17,500 out of state
Other pertinent information: Strong research focus, and extensive experience with artificial hearts, heart and lung transplantation, and pediatrics.

 

Jon W. Austin, BA, MA-Ed, CP
Director of Cardiovascular Science
College of Health Science
Midwestern University
19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-572-3616 FAX 623-572-3635

Sponsor: Midwestern University
Number admitted in 2006: 11
Number of graduates in 2006: 11
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2007: 10
Length (months): 24
Application deadline: July
Class starts: August
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: B.S. or B.A. with Sciences, Minimum GPA 2.7 on a 4.0 Scale
Tuition (total): $48,000 ($24,000 per year)
Other pertinent information: The Cardiovascular Science Program at Midwestern University will provide academic and clinical excellence in educating cardiovascular perfusionists for their professional careers. Tuition for full-time students is calculated on an annual basis and is payable on a quarterly basis.


CONNECTICUT

Michael Smith, Ph.D., C.C.P.
Cardiovascular Perfusion Program
Quinnipiac University
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-582-3427 FAX 203-582-8706
e-mail: michael.smith@quinnipiac.edu
Web site: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1903.xml

Sponsor: Quinnipiac College
Number admitted in 2000: 5
Number of graduates in 2000: 5
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2001: 5
Length (months): 16
Application deadline: April 1
Class starts: Last Monday in August
Graduation date: mid-December
General admission requirements: BS or 80+ credit hours, minimum 2 yrs experience in an allied health field
Degree/certificate: Certificate in Perfusion and/or B.S.-H.S.S.
Tuition (total): $26,000
Other pertinent information:


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

James M. Ogletree, PA-C, C.C.P.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Phys. Asst/Perfusion Training Program
6825 16th St. NW
Bldg 2, Rm 4655 (CT Surgery/Perfusion Services)
Washington, DC 20307-5001
202-782-4865, 202-782-6433, FAX 202-782-8253
e-mail: jogletree@erols com
Web site:
Sponsor: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Number admitted in 1998: 6
Number of graduates in 1998: 3
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 1999: 3 Length (months): 18
Application deadline: February 1
Class starts: July
Graduation date: December
General admission requirements: Active duty military Physician Assistant with BS and minimum 3 yr experience
Degree/certificate: Certificate in Perfusion
Tuition (total): not applicable
Other pertinent information: For PPDC use only: 202-782-4865


FLORIDA

Jason Freed, MS, C.C.P.
Cardiovascular Perfusion Program
Barry University
11300 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
305-899-3214 FAX 305-899-3845
e-mail: jfreed@mail.barry.edu
Web site: http://www.barry.edu/snhs/BSprograms/
cardioPerfusion/default.htm
Sponsor: Barry University
Number admitted in 2000: 14
Number of graduates in 2001: 10
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2002: 12
Length (months): 21
Application deadline: May 1
Class starts: September
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: 59 credit hours of prerequisite courses, minimum GPA 2.5, reference letters, interview
Degree/certificate: BS (major in Cardiovascular Perfusion)
Tuition (total): $41,500
Other pertinent information:


ILLINOIS

Robin Sutton, M.S., C.C.P.
Rush University
College of Health Science
Department of Perfusion Technology
600 S. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60612
312-942-2305 (office) 312-942-4048 (fax)
e-mail: robin_g_sutton@rush.edu
Web site: http://www.rushu.rush.edu/perfusion/
Sponsor: Rush University
Number admitted in 2006: 7
Number of graduates in 2006: 2
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2007: 4
Length (months): 21
Class starts: September
Graduation date: June
General admission requirements: BS or BA with emphasis on science. GPA > 3.0
Degree/certificate: MS in Perfusion Technology
Tuition (total): $45,171 ($6453/quarter)
Other pertinent information:


IOWA

Scott Niles, BS, C.C.P.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Perfusion Technology Program
200 Hawkins Drive, SE545 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242-1062
319-356-8496 FAX 319-353-7174
e-mail: scott-niles@uiowa.edu
Web site: http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/
med/cardiothoracicsurgery/index.html
Sponsor: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Number admitted in 2006: 4
Number of graduates in 2006: 4
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2007: 4
Length (months): 21
Application deadline: January 1 (late applications processed on a space-available basis)
Class starts: August
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: BS or BA
Degree/certificate: Certificate
Tuition (total): Current UI tuition at www.uiowa.edu
Other pertinent information: UIHC combines strong emphasis on didactic course work with clinical experience. Opportunity to participate in ECMO, VADs, peds, transplant (heart, liver) and original research.


MASSACHUSETTS

Eric Pepin, Ed.D., C.C.P.
Northeastern University
Bouve College of Health Sciences
Perfusion Technology Program
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-373-4183 FAX 617-373-2968
e-mail: e.pepin@neu.edu
Web site: http://www.bouve.neu.edu/department/cps/perfusion.html

Sponsor: Northeastern University
Number admitted in 1998: 6
Number of graduates in 1998: 5
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 1999: 2
Length (months): 21
Application deadline: March 15
Class starts: September
Graduation date: June
General admission requirements: BS, GRE, GPA > 2.75, health related experience preferred
Degree/certificate: MS (Major in Perfusion)
Tuition (total): $19,025
Other pertinent information:


NEBRASKA

David W. Holt, MA, CCT, NRABT
Program Director
Division of Clinical Perfusion Education
University of Nebraska Medical Center
985155 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5155
402-559-7227 FAX 402-559-6455
e-mail:dwholt@unmc.edu
Web site: http://www.unmc.edu/cpe

Sponsor: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Number admitted in 2004: 4
Number of graduates in 2004: 5
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2005: 0
Length (months): 21
Application deadline: February 1
Class starts: late August
Graduation date: early May
General admission requirements: BS or BA with specific course prerequisites
Degree/certificate: Masters in Perfusion Science
Tuition (total): $8,663 in state $21,375 out of state
Other pertinent information: Graduate Degree Completion Program for existing Perfusionists Requires entry BS/BA and accredited Perfusion training. Program is 11 credit hours at $320/semester hr + $50 semester.


NEW JERSEY

Brian M. Schwartz, C.C.P.
The Cooper Health System
School of Cardiovascular Perfusion
One Cooper Plaza
310 Sarah Cooper Building
Camden, NJ 08103
856-342-3277 FAX 856-968-8529
e-mail: schwartz-brian@cooperhealth.edu
Web site: http://www.cooperhealth.org/professional/
education/allied/allied_cardiovascular_perfusion.htm
Sponsor: Cooper Hospital/UMC
Number admitted in 2002: 3
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2004:3
Length (months): 21
Class starts: September
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: BA or BS, 2.8 GPA
Degree/certificate: Certificate in Perfusion
Tuition (total): $16,000
Other pertinent information:


NEW YORK

Bruce Searles, BS, C.C.P.
Department of Cardiovascular Perfusion
SUNY Upstate Medical University
750 E. Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
315-464-6933 FAX 315-464-6914
e-mail: searlesb@upstate.edu
Web site: http://perfusion.upstate.edu
Sponsor: State University of New York
Number admitted in 2002: 6
Number of graduates in 2002: 5
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2003: 5
Length (months): 20
Application deadline: February 15
Class starts: August
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: 60 transferable sem. hrs./with specific prerequisites
Degree/certificate: BS in Cardiovascular Perfusion
Tuition (total): $8,500 in state $20,750 out of state
Other pertinent information: Application Deadline: February 15, interviews scheduled between January and March. Students are accepted on a rolling admission process

Richard Chann, BS, C.C.P.
Northshore University Hospital
Long Island University - CW Post Campus
School of Cardiovascular Perfusion (NSHU-LIUCWP SCVP)
Great Neck, NY 11021
516-918-4356 or 516-466-2994 FAX 516-466-3780
Pager: 516-975-1943
e-mail: ehiscvp@aol.com
web site: http://www.cwpost.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/
hscience/medbio/cardio.html

Sponsor: Northshore University Hospital
Number admitted in 2006: 10
Number of graduates in 2006: 6
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2007: 4
Length (months): 24
Application deadline: April 1
Class starts: September
Graduation date: August
General admission requirements: 2.5 GPA, BS and 1 year clinical experience in a field related to cardiac care
Degree/certificate: MS
Tuition (total): $24,000 per year (This is for North Shore only, CW Post has separate tuition.  Two year MS degree program)
Other pertinent information: Accredited and state education department approved


OHIO

Craig Warmuth, M.Ed., C.C.P.
The Christ Hospital School of Perfusion Science
2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-585-1106 fax: 513-585-3241
e-mail: warmutcr@healthall.com
Web site: http://www.health-alliance.com/
hospitals/christ/christ_schools_perfusion.html

Sponsor: The Christ Hospital
Number admitted in 2005: 4
Number of graduates in 2006: 6
Length (months): 21
Application deadline: For initial consideration, January 31, late applications accepted throughout the year if positions are still available
Class starts: September
Graduation date: June
General admission requirements: Baccalaureate required GPA > 2.5
Degree/certificate: Certificate
Tuition (total): $16,000
Other pertinent information:

Robert Farrow, CCP
Cleveland School of Perfusion Science, a joint educational program of Cleveland State University and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195-5001
216-444-9215
e-mail: farrowr@ccf.org
Web site: www.ccf.org; www.csuohio.edu
Sponsor: Cleveland Clinic Foundation & Cleveland State University
Number admitted in 2005: 11
Number of graduates since 1981: 79
Application deadline: Rolling applications, no deadline
Class starts: January
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: General admission requirements for Cleveland State University
Degree/certificate: BS in Health Care/Perfusion Science
Tuition (total): Current CSU tuition at www.csuohio.edu
Other pertinent information:All classes, including clinical classes are University courses and eligible for normal grants, loans and aid. Entire program completed in Cleveland Ohio

Jeffrey B. Riley, MS, CCT
Ohio State University
1583 Perry Street
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-7261 FAX 614-292-0210
e-mail: jriley@amp.osu.edu
Web site: http://circ-tech.amp.ohio-state.edu

Philip D. Beckley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Division Director
Room 152 Atwell Hall
1583 Perry Street
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 292-7261
(614) 292-0210 FAX
beckley.1@osu.edu
Web site: http://amp.osu.edu/CT/

Sponsor: Ohio State University
Number admitted in 2003: 16
Number of graduates in 2003: 20
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2004: 16
Length (months): 21
Application deadline: March 31
Class starts: September
Graduation date: June
General admission requirements: Minimum junior status, min GPA 2.50
Degree/certificate: BS in Allied Medicine/Certificate in Circulation Technology
Tuition (total): $6,651/yr in state $16,554/yr out of state
Other pertinent information:


PENNSYLVANIA

Robert Rush, C.C.P.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Presbyterian Shadyside School of Cardiovascular Perfusion
5230 Center Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-623-2482 FAX 412-623-1091
e-mail: rushrd@msx.upmc.edu
Web Site: http://www.carlow.edu/academic/bioperfusion.html
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Number admitted in 2003: 8
Number of graduates in 2003: 8
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2004: 7
Length (months): 15
Application deadline: December
Class starts: June
Graduation date: October
General admission requirements: Twelve most qualified students meeting
all academic pre-perfusion requisites at Carlow College
Degree/certificate: BS/Professional Certificate
Tuition (total): $13,800
Other pertinent information:

Robert Stroud, MS, C.C.P.
Drexel University
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Mail Stop 508
245 N. 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192
215-762-7895 FAX 215-246-5347
e-mail: Robert.Stroud@drexel.edu
Web site: http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/shp/shpprogs/cardioperf.html
Sponsor: Drexel University
Number admitted in 1998: 8
Number of graduates in 1998: 6
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 1999: 8
Length (months): 21
Application deadline: February 1
Class starts: August
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: GPA 2.5 or > 60 prerequisite course hours
Degree/certificate: BS/Certificate in Perfusion
Tuition (total): $24,000
Other pertinent information: For PPDC communications only: stroudrs@aol.com


SOUTH CAROLINA

Joe Sistino, MPA, CCP
Extracorporeal Technology Educational Program
College of Health Professions
Medical University of South Carolina
101 Doughty Street, 2nd Floor, Rm. 206
Charleston, SC 29401
843-792-2298 FAX 843-792-4417
e-mail: sistinoj@musc.edu
Web site: http://www.musc.edu/chp-clin/ect/ect.htm
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Number admitted in 1998: 9
Number of graduates in 1998: 6
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 1999: 9 Length (months): 21
Application deadline: February 1
Class starts: August
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: 60 sem. hrs. Jr. standing
Degree/certificate: BS in Extracorporeal Circulation Technology
Tuition (total): $7,603 in state $22,140 out of state
Other pertinent information:


TENNESSEE

James J. Ramsey, J.D., C.C.P.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Programs in Allied Health
Program in Cardiovascular Perfusion Technology
Suite #2986 TVC
The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232-5734
615-343-9195 FAX 615-322-0742
e-mail:james.ramsey@vanderbilt.edu
Web site: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/cvpt

Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Number admitted in 2001: 3
Number of graduates in 2001: 2
Number admitted in 2002: 3
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2002: 3
Length (months): 21
Application deadline: January
Class starts: August
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: BS or BA, plus medical experience
Degree/certificate: Certificate in Cardiovascular Perfusion
Tuition (total): $12,000
Other pertinent information:


TEXAS

Terry Crane, B.S., C.C.P., L.P., Director
Texas Heart Institute School of Perfusion
P.O. Box 20345
Mail Code 1 - 224
Houston, TX 77225-0345
832-355-4026 FAX 832-355-8677
e-mail: tcrane@heart.thi.tmc.edu
Web site: http://www.texasheartinstitute.org/perfusio.html

Sponsor: Texas Heart Institute
Number admitted in 2004: 10
Number of graduates in 2000: 15
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2004: 8
Length (months): 12
Application deadline:April 1 for July, October 1 for January
Class starts: January and July
Graduation date: December and June
General admission requirements: BS or BA
Degree/certificate: Certificate in Perfusion
Tuition (total): $15,000 in state and out of state
Other pertinent information:


WISCONSIN

Ronald Gerrits, Ph.D.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
MS Perfusion Program
1025 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109
414-277-7561
e-mail: gerrits@msoe.edu
Web site:http://www.msoe.edu/grad/msp/

 

Clinical Program Director
Matthew Tittl, CCP, LP
Milwaukee School of Engineering
1025 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109
414-277-7209
email: tittlm@msoe.edu


Sponsor: Milwaukee School of Engineering
Number admitted in 2006: 6
Number of graduates in 2006: 5
Number of graduates (anticipated) in 2007: 4
Length (months): 18-24 months
Application deadline: May 1
Class starts: September
Graduation date: May
General admission requirements: BS degree, GRE, 3 references (2 academic), courses in calculus and physiology.
Degree/certificate: MS in Perfusion
Tuition (total): Approximately $40,000
Other pertinent information:

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