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

2021 Academic Calendar

EventDate
First Day of ClassJanuary 4
Semester IJanuary 4 – April 30
Memorial DayMay 31
Semester IIMay 1 – September 2
Independence DayJuly 4
Semester IIISeptember 3 – December 10
Labor DaySeptember 6
ThanksgivingNovember 25
Research PresentationsDecember 6 - 10
GraduationDecember 17