Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion Program Details

Cardiovascular Perfusion career options

Program graduates are highly sought after and are successfully employed in the Chicago area and nationwide. Graduates work in a variety of settings, including teaching institutions, major medical centers, community hospitals, private perfusion groups, and physician and surgeon groups.

Many perfusionists are eligible to advance to chief perfusionist and perfusion program director. Perfusionists with research skills may collaborate on projects with physicians and researchers.

Accreditation summary

The Master of Science in cardiovascular perfusion program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee-Perfusion Education (AC-PE). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs: 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 , Seminole, FL 33775. Phone: (727) 210-2350.

Licensure Information

Institutions are required to make public whether a program is designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation or is advertised as meeting such requirements. Institutions are required to make public, for each state, whether the completion of that program would be sufficient to meet licensure requirements in a state for that occupation, did not meet requirements or has not made a determination.  These requirements apply to all programs offered via all modalities (distance education and not).

Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship as well as pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check. We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship/practicum. Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. Enrolled and prospective students are strongly encouraged to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. The College will periodically review the state requirements. The College of Health Sciences disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny a student’s application.

Licensure Information by State:
  Link, by State Does this program meet the requirements?

Alabama

N/A state does not license this specific profession

 N/A

Alaska

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Arizona

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Arkansas

CVP licensing

YES

California

CVP licensing

YES

Colorado

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Connecticut

CVP licensing

YES

Delaware

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Florida

In review by the state.

TBD

Georgia

CVP licensing

YES

Hawaii

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Idaho

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Illinois

CVP licensing

YES

Indiana

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Iowa

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Kansas

In review by the state.

TBD

Kentucky

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Louisiana

CVP licensing

YES

Maine

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Maryland

CVP licensing

YES

Massachusetts

CVP licensing

YES

Michigan

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Minnesota

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Mississippi

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Missouri

CVP licensing

YES

Montana

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Nebraska

CVP licensing

YES

Nevada

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

New Hampshire

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

New Jersey

CVP licensing

YES

New Mexico

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

New York

CVP licensing

YES

North Carolina

CVP licensing

YES

North Dakota

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Ohio

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Oklahoma

CVP licensing

YES

Oregon

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Pennsylvania

CVP licensing

YES

Rhode Island

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

South Carolina

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

South Dakota

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Tennessee

CVP licensing

YES

Texas

CVP licensing

YES

Utah

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Vermont

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Virginia

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Washington

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

West Virginia

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Wisconsin

CVP licensing

YES

Wyoming

N/A state does not license this specific profession

N/A

Admissions Contact 
Phone: (312) 942-7120

Email: chs_admissions@rush.edu

Application Deadline
Jan. 1
 

 

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Learn more about the Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion program at an on-campus or online information session.