Perfusion Technologists are trained to operate the equipment used during a surgery that support the functioning of lungs and the heart, Perfusion means the passage of blood or other fluid through the blood vessels or other natural channels in an organ or tissue.
Personal Competencies
• You have interest in understanding how the human body functions
• You are a careful and organized person
• You can comfortably talk with everyone
• You like to work in teams
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree in Perfusion Technology OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree and then pursue a Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Perfusion Technology OR
Pursue a Diploma in Perfusion Technology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Perfusion Technology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
2. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
3. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
4. Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
5. Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
6. Chhatrapati Shahu ii Maharai University, Kanpur
7. Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad
8. Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. St Johns Medical College, Bangalore
3. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
4. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
5. MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
6. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad
7. Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad
8. KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belgaum
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000-5,00,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: You will work in Hospitals and large Surgical centres.
Work Environment: You will usually work in a typical operating room within a hospital or a large surgical centre. You are likely to work more than 40 hours a week, which may vary from hospital to hospital and season to season.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior Perfusion Technologist → Senior Perfusion Technologist → Head of the Department
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Perfusion Technologist ranges between INR 8,600- 1,60,000* or more per month,
Looking to work as a doctor, Biiender Singh Bali chanced upon the career of perfusion technology after he secured lower ranks in entrance exams and was only eligible for paramedical courses. After finishing his perfusion programme in 2005, Bali Wined Narayana Hrudayala Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bangalore, which is one of the worlds largest paediatric hospitals. In 2007, he moved to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research centre, where he is now heading the Department of Paediatric Perfusion.*
PERFUSION TECHNOLOGIST
NCS Code: NA | HW048• You have interest in understanding how the human body functions
• You are a careful and organized person
• You can comfortably talk with everyone
• You like to work in teams
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree in Perfusion Technology
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree and then pursue a Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Perfusion Technology
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Perfusion Technology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Perfusion Technology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
2. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
3. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
4. Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
5. Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
6. Chhatrapati Shahu ii Maharai University, Kanpur
7. Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad
8. Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. St Johns Medical College, Bangalore
3. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
4. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
5. MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
6. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad
7. Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad
8. KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belgaum
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000-5,00,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: You will work in Hospitals and large Surgical centres.
Work Environment: You will usually work in a typical operating room within a hospital or a large surgical centre. You are likely to work more than 40 hours a week, which may vary from hospital to hospital and season to season.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Junior Perfusion Technologist → Senior Perfusion Technologist → Head of the Department
The approx. salary of a Perfusion Technologist ranges between INR 8,600- 1,60,000* or more per month,
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Perfusionist/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Looking to work as a doctor, Biiender Singh Bali chanced upon the career of perfusion technology after he secured lower ranks in entrance exams and was only eligible for paramedical courses. After finishing his perfusion programme in 2005, Bali Wined Narayana Hrudayala Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bangalore, which is one of the worlds largest paediatric hospitals. In 2007, he moved to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research centre, where he is now heading the Department of Paediatric Perfusion.*
Source —https://perfusion.com/perfusion-india-the-story-of-bijender-singh-bali-2/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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