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The  Cardiovascular Perfusion Advanced Certificate program can help further develop your skills, as a certified respiratory therapist, critical care nurse, cardiac professional or related degree graduate. You'll gain a strong understanding of cardiothoracic anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, with an emphasis on cardiothoracic pathophysiology, as well as surgical techniques, to prepare for clinical rotations. You'll train alongside qualified clinical perfusionists in the hospital setting, learning the theoretical and practical application of safe cardiopulmonary bypass, as well as taking part in class days, wet lab work, lectures and student presentation. After graduation, you may be offered work in your sponsored hospital.

Cardiovascular Perfusion: Advanced Certificate (Part-time)

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Note: In alignment with public health orders, this program requires that students be vaccinated for a number of communicable diseases – including COVID-19.



Competitive Entry: Three-step process

Obtaining a seat in the Cardiovascular Perfusion program is competitive. The program mandate is to select those applicants deemed to have the best opportunity for success. BCIT does not guarantee admission to applicants who meet the minimum program entry requirements.

Step 1: Meet the following 

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.



Post-secondary education:
Bachelor's degree
CARD 1187 - Introductory Statistics for Health or equivalent*

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 
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.

*Note: All  courses must be completed prior to application submission. Midterm grades are not accepted. Only official transcripts are to be submitted with online applications. An official BCIT transcript is not required.

Complete the following online assessment:
Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer™): CASPer™ will send your results directly to the Perfusion department.
Complete these forms for submission with your online application:
Additional Program Requirements Form 
Clinical Placements Form 
Mandatory Applicant Questionnaire: This form will be used with other  in the competitive selection for the program.
Course by Course Self-Assessment form: For Option 2 applicants only.

Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.

Step 2: Requirements for shortlisted applicants

Applications will be reviewed by the program area at the application deadline. Only shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the following in-person assessment:

PERF 0000 - Visual-Spatial, Fluid Reasoning Test

Step 3: Conditionally selected applicants

If you have been conditionally accepted to BCIT you will be notified and the following information will be required in order to be accepted into the program:

Criminal Record Check 

Once these and any other outstanding conditions have been met, you will receive notification of your full acceptance.

Academic Admission Requirement

Clinical requirements

Proof of your immunization or agree to wear a mask at all times through the flu season prior to being placed in your clinical studies.

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Immunization Review to be completed prior to start of clinical practicum year.
Note: CPR C and AED is the minimum level of CPR certification acceptable.

Face Respirator Fit Testing

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

Applications are accepted from October to February.		
		
We recommend that you apply early. All supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline.		
		
This program is not available to international students.
			
Scheduled Intakes: September each year for residents of British Columbia. September of odd numbered years for applicants from Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.
		

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