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Post-Professional MS in Cardiovascular Perfusion

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Jefferson’s post professional degree affords certified perfusionist, who have graduated an AC-PE accredited program, to obtain a master’s in cardiovascular perfusion 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 degree.

At a Glance

  • College

    College of Health Professions, Online Programs

  • Degree

    Master of Science

  • Format

    Online

  • Duration

    5 Semesters

Learning Outcomes

  1. Jefferson’s post professional M.S. in Cardiovascular Perfusion will afford certified cardiovascular perfusionists (CCP), who have graduated from an AC-PE accredited perfusion program, to build upon their current knowledge base. This program will allow professionals 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.
  2. Student’s will complete a capstone project to enhance their current clinical practices.
  3. Jefferson’s post professional track will utilize online technology to provide working professionals the opportunity of obtaining a MS in Cardiovascular Perfusion.
  4. This track will promote both personal and professional growth to certified perfusionist wishing to further their perfusion education.

Program Details

Fall 2025 Start date: September 2, 2025

Tuition and fees vary by program and term. For more information, please review our Tuition Information page and select 'Institute of Emerging Health Professions Tuition and Fees' link. 

Curriculum

Course Name

Credit Hours

PER 650 Organizational Leadership

3

PER 530 Medical Ethics

2

PER 660 Foundations of Biostatistical Methods

3

Total Credit Hours: 8

Course Name

Credit Hours

PER 670 Applied Research Design

3

PER 700 Perfusion Capstone Project

3

Total Credit Hours: 6
Entry Level Perfusion Student Handbook (PDF)
Post Professional Perfusion Student Handbook (PDF)

Program Contact

Name: Brian Schwartz, CCP, RN, MBA
Position: Program Director
Email: Brian.Schwartz@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-503-2326

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Email: enroll@jefferson.edu
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  • 215-951-2800
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