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 I2Anatomy and Physiology I
3Principles and Practice in Perfusion Technology I
2Pathophysiology of Perfusion Technology I
4Clinical Practicum I
Total Semester I Hours11
SEMESTER II2Anatomy and Physiology II
3Principles and Practice in Perfusion Technology II
2Pathophysiology of Perfusion Technology II
4Clinical Practicum II
Total Semester II Hours11
SEMESTER III1Pharmacology in Perfusion I
2Principles and Practice in Perfusion Technology III
2Research in Perfusion/Case Report
4Clinical Practicum III
Total Semester III Hours9
Total Credit Hours31

2024 Academic Calendar

EventDate
First Day of ClassJanuary 3
Semester IJanuary 3 – May 3
Memorial DayMay 27
Semester IIMay 6 – August 30
Independence DayJuly 4
Semester IIISeptember 2 – December 13
Labor DaySeptember 2
ThanksgivingNovember 21
Research PresentationsDecember 10 - 12
GraduationDecember 20