The Perfusion Technology program requires three academic years at Carlow as a Biology major, a 3-week summer clinical program at Shadyside Hospital following the second year, and 17 months of clinical training substituting for the traditional senior year. Graduates are qualified to take the national board exams administered by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and earn a Certified Clinical Perfusionist rating. The pass rate of Carlow graduates is nearly 100 percent. Employment statistics indicate that all of our graduates who have actively sought employment as perfusionists are currently employed. Carlow College does not guarantee admission to the UPMC-Shadyside Perfusion Technology program.
Admission is on a competitive basis.
The fourth year of courses is determined by the School of Cardiovascular Perfusion of Shadyside Hospital. Fall and Spring designations listed below are based on the 2000-2002 Course Catalog. Transcendental Functions BIO 120 Foundations of Molecular and Cell Biology BIO 121 Exper. I BIO 130 Foundations of Ecology and Evolution BIO 131 Exper.