The BCIT Cardiovascular Perfusion program is one of only three of its kind in Canada. A cardiac perfusionist is a key member of a highly specialized surgical team. Cardiovascular perfusionists work in operating rooms, providing life-saving support to patients undergoing heart surgery. It's a serious job, and our graduates are ready.
At BCIT, we believe in real life experience and provide practical, hands-on training. Our students come from the cardiac field with the passion and work experience to succeed at this intensive program. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Meet the following entrance requirements
English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
English Studies 12 (73%) or
English First Peoples 12 (73%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institution.
What if I don’t meet these English requirements?
Post-secondary education:
Bachelor's degree
CARD 1187 - Introductory Statistics for Health or equivalent [PDF]*
One of the following entry options:
Option 1: An employer letter stating a minimum two years current experience working as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Critical Care RN
-OR-
Option 2: Successful completion of the following post-secondary courses:*
6.0 credits of 100-level chemistry
6.0 credits of 100-level physics
BHSC 1200 - Human Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent [PDF]
CARD 1103 - Medical Terminology or equivalent
CARD 1186 - Patient Care for Allied Health (or equivalent as determined by program head) is required for applicants without relevant patient care experience. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.