The accredited program is 24 months in duration providing a non-degreed certificate of training. Seven states have enacted perfusionist licensing laws, but perfusionists are not required to be licensed in Kentucky. Some are employed by a physician directly or are self employed. They may also work in educational institutions as teachers or researchers or in companies that manufacture perfusion supplies and equipment. There is some concern that the demand for perfusionists will decrease as the number of open heart surgeries have declined in recent years.
Programs There are no educational programs in Kentucky.