Perfusion Sciences

Curriculum

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Program Curriculum

The full-time program consists of 61 semester hours spanning 5 semesters (20 months), beginning in May. It begins with 2 semesters of simulation, didactic, and clinical observations. The program progresses to hands-on clinical training by the end of the 2nd semester. The final 3 semesters represent the full-time clinical phase of the program. Students will manage clinical cases under the direct supervision of a certified perfusionist preceptor.

    • SGY501a: Perfusion Technology and Techniques (3 units)
    • SGY510a: Cardiovascular Applications (4 units)
    • SGY521: Simulation of Clinical Perfusion: Fundamental Skills (4 units)
    • SGY501b: Perfusion Technology and Techniques (2 units)
    • SGY512: Supportive Devices and Related Perfusion Technologies (1 unit)
    • SGY510b: Cardiovascular Applications (4 units)
    • SGY522a: Clinical Perfusion (5 units)
    • SGY501c: Perfusion Technology and Techniques (2 units)
    • SGY514: Special Considerations and Applications in Perfusion (2 units)
    • SGY503: Pediatric Perfusion (4 units)
    • SGY522b: Clinical Perfusion (5 units)
    • SGY601: Perfusion Applications in Healthcare (2 units)
    • SGY621a: Clinical Perfusion (10 units)
    • SGY602: Current Topics in Perfusion (1 unit)
    • SGY651: Capstone in Perfusion Sciences (2 units)
    • SGY621b: Clinical Perfusion (10 units)

Rotation Facilities

USC’s Master of Science in Perfusion Sciences program does not require students to move or rotate outside of the Los Angeles area. All clinical rotations will be completed within the Los Angeles region unless students elect to complete an outside rotation.

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Los Angeles General Medical Center

The second largest public healthcare system in the country, LAG performs hundreds of cardiac cases annually.

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Keck Hospital of USC and satellites

Keck Hospital of USC has received numerous awards for excellence and is recognized as one of the largest cardiac surgery programs on the West Coast, performing every type of cardiac case.
Students will participate in the adult ECMO program which recently earned the Gold Letter Center of Excellence in Life Support by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO).

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

CHLA is the recipient of numerous awards in excellence and is recognized as one of the top pediatric medical centers in the nation. Students will have the distinct opportunity for extended clinical rotations in the specialty of pediatric perfusion. The ECMO program has earned the Gold Letter Center of Excellence by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO).