Take responsibility in cardiac medicine
Clinical perfusionists/cardiac technicians support the treatment of acutely ill patients in all areas of cardiac medicine. They are employed at the German Heart Centre of the Charité, for example in the cardiac surgery operating theater, in the intensive care unit and in other inpatient areas. They are integrated into the medical treatment team and take on tasks assigned to them (delegation) as part of the competences acquired during their studies. They operate the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery operations and play a prominent role in the surgical team. They are also involved in the care of patients with heart and lung failure and provide cardiopulmonary support.
Clinical perfusionists/cardiac technicians are highly trained medical specialists who can be deployed in many specialist areas. The title of clinical perfusionist/cardiac technicians therefore covers a wide range of expertise. This is why, in addition to the medical and technical modules, we place great emphasis on developing and expanding clinical and interpersonal skills as part of the program.
Based on this claim, we ensure the following:
- A high proportion of practical work with clinical mentors
- Availability of simulation training at the DHZB Academy
- Learning in small groups and therefore plenty of room for dialogue
- Close and personal contact with the lecturers and the DHZB Academy team
The DHZB Academy has been training clinical perfusionists/cardiac technicians since 1988 and was a pioneer in the training of the new profession. Clinical perfusionists/cardiac technicians have been involved in patient care at the German Heart Centre of the Charité since then. The treatment team at Charité’s German Heart Centre and the DHZB Academy are also continuously researching the further development of treatment concepts, participating in numerous multicenter studies and regularly attending specialist conferences. The medical expertise of our faculty is correspondingly high – and is passed on to our graduates from the heart and with conviction.
The new dual study program B.Sc. Cardiovascular Perfusion has been officially approved and will start in the summer semester of 2024 in cooperation with the Berlin University of Applied Sciences. The degree program comprises a workload of 180 ECTS and also includes the previous continuing education in cardiovascular technology, regulated by the Cardiovascular Technician Training and Examination Ordinance of the State of Berlin. You will also acquire the certificate of the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP).
