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School of Cardiovascular Perfusion

A Cardiovascular Perfusionist, qualified through academic and clinical education, operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. For example, extracorporeal circulation equipment is used during open-heart surgery.

Cooper offers a two-year full-time program in Cardiovascular Perfusion. To be considered for admission, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a core curriculum in biology, chemistry, physics and math with a minimum GPA of 2.8. After successful completion of the course, students are qualified to apply for the certification examination given by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

For More Information Contact:

Brian Schwartz
School of Cardiovascular Perfusion
Cooper University Hospital
One Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 342-3277
schwartz-brian@cooperhealth.edu

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