Curriculum

Trainees in The UTHealth Cardiovascular Perfusion Program at McGovern Medical School will be required to complete a full-time 12-month program composed of academic and clinical training.

Courses

SemesterContact HoursCourse Title
SEMESTER I3Anatomy and Physiology I
3Principles and Practice in Perfusion Technology I
2Pathophysiology of Perfusion Technology I
4Clinical Practicum I
Total Semester I Hours12
SEMESTER II3Anatomy and Physiology II
3Principles and Practice in Perfusion Technology II
2Pathophysiology of Perfusion Technology II
4Clinical Practicum II
Total Semester II Hours12
SEMESTER III3Pharmacology in Perfusion I
1Principles and Practice in Perfusion Technology III
2Research in Perfusion/Case Report
4Clinical Practicum III
Total Semester III Hours10
Total Credit Hours34

2025 Academic Calendar

EventDate
First Day of ClassJanuary 6
Semester IJanuary 6 – May 2
Memorial DayMay 26
Semester IIMay 5 – August 29
Independence DayJuly 4
Semester IIISeptember 1 – December 12
Labor DaySeptember 1
ThanksgivingNovember 27
Research PresentationsDecember 8 - 12
GraduationDecember 19