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Overview

The Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion, offered by the Monash Victorian Heart Institute, equips you with the advanced knowledge and technical skills required to demonstrate clinical competence and certification as a clinical perfusionist with the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusionists (ANZBP). Completion of the MCP requires concurrent employment (a minimum 24 hours/week) as a clinical perfusionist throughout the duration of the course. The course is suitable for a broad range of health professionals who are passionate about patient-centred care and motivated to pursue a rewarding and globally mobile career in clinical perfusion.

You will become a highly skilled member of a multidisciplinary team, managing the heart-lung bypass machine during surgical procedures. Equipped with extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and surgical techniques and technologies such as extracorporeal circulation (ECMO) and Ventricular Assisted Devices (VAD), you will play a critical role in ensuring successful outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery. This course has a focus on evidence-based practice and quality use of medicine. Teaching and learning in the Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion is based on the principles of student-centred adult learning, emphasising field innovations and problem solving, analysis and integration of information, as well as further developing you as a life-long learner.

Graduates are employed in a variety of general and specialist healthcare environments and community settings where cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary life support services are required. You will have the skills to work autonomously and collaboratively within an interprofessional team in advanced and extended clinical practice roles.

The course also enables qualified perfusionists, already working in the industry, with a pathway to advance their clinical practice by incorporating educational approaches such as scenario-based debriefing, reflective practice and critical appraisal to support you in navigating complex clinical situations in the modern and ever-changing healthcare setting. It allows you to advance your research skills with knowledge of research design and methods with application units where you will undertake a research proposal project.

Graduates from this course will be academically eligible to apply to the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusion certification examinations and be registered as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP), under pathway A/1. Details of requirements for registration can be obtained at: www.anzcp.org

Course structure

Part A. Foundation studies54 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part B: Research studies18 credit points

You must complete the following units

The handbook's description of this structure

The course is structured into two parts: Part A. Foundation studies and Part B. Research studies.

This course requires concurrent employment (a minimum of 24 hours/week) as a clinical perfusionist whilst studying Part A and Part B units.

Part A. Foundation studies

These studies will provide the essential theoretical, practical, and professional skills required for the advanced practice of cardiovascular perfusion.

Part B. Research studies

This study will equip you with the theoretical knowledge of biostatistics, research design and methods used in undertaking health research, and the practical skills to conduct your own research. You will be required to demonstrate your ability to integrate and apply theories gained by completing your own research proposal.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

if you are admitted at Entry level 1 you will complete 72 credit points, comprising all units in Parts A and Part B
if you are admitted at Entry level 2 you will complete 48 credit points, comprising units CVP5004, CVP5005, CVP5006, CVP5007 and CVP5008 from Part A; and all units in Part B

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies, you may elect not to receive the credit.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 72 credit points structured into two parts: Part A. Foundation studies (54 credit points) and Part B. Research studies (18 credit points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundation studies (54 points)

CVP5000 Perfusion principles and practices 1: Foundations
CVP5001 Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
CVP5002 Biomedical electronics - Perfusion equipment
CVP5003 Perfusion principles and practices 2: Equipment
CVP5004 Cardiovascular disease
CVP5005 Biochemistry and pharmacology for perfusion
CVP5006 Applied haematology and biophysics
CVP5007 Paediatric perfusion
CVP5008 Perfusion principles and practices 3: Advanced clinical management

Part B: Research studies (18 points)

MPH5041 Introductory biostatistics
SRH5003 Designing and conducting health research (12 points)

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
integrate and apply advanced knowledge, critical analysis, problem solving, and evidence based decision making into person-centred clinical perfusion practice
2
implement principles of quality use of medicines in accordance with national standards for drug administration
3
reflect on learning and performance to formulate ongoing professional practice solutions
4
employ creative approaches and advanced skills to address complex perfusion and health-related issues
5
engage in scholarly activity by critically analysing current research, synthesising evidence, and contributing to the development of new insights or questions within the field
6
demonstrate effective communication and collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary team in routine and complex settings

Entry requirements

English language

Monash Level D: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall with no band lower than 65; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and Speaking: 23; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of the course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.

Professional accreditation

The Faculty is currently seeking accreditation of the course with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists (ANZCP).

Following the accreditation by the ANZCP, graduates from the 72 credit point Master's will be eligible to apply for the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion (ANZBP) certification exams and, if successful, fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists (ANZCP).

Notes for students

If studying to become a clinical perfusionist interests you, please ensure you contact the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI) to discuss your options for both study and a clinical traineeship. You must be registered with the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusionists (ANZBP) as a clinical trainee and have secured employment as a clinical perfusion trainee to enrol in this course. If you are located in a region where an ANZCP accredited training institution isn’t available to you please reach out to the course director to discuss options.

A portfolio of clinical activity is required to be kept throughout the duration of the course, with key clinical milestones essential for graduation.

Other information

The Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion, offered by the Monash Victorian Heart Institute, equips you with the advanced knowledge and technical skills required to demonstrate clinical competence and certification as a clinical perfusionist with the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusionists (ANZBP). Completion of the MCP requires concurrent employment (a minimum 24 hours/week) as a clinical perfusionist throughout the duration of the course. The course is suitable for a broad range of health professionals who are passionate about patient-centred care and motivated to pursue a rewarding and globally mobile career in clinical perfusion.

You will become a highly skilled member of a multidisciplinary team, managing the heart-lung bypass machine during surgical procedures. Equipped with extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and surgical techniques and technologies such as extracorporeal circulation (ECMO) and Ventricular Assisted Devices (VAD), you will play a critical role in ensuring successful outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery. This course has a focus on evidence-based practice and quality use of medicine. Teaching and learning in the Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion is based on the principles of student-centred adult learning, emphasising field innovations and problem solving, analysis and integration of information, as well as further developing you as a life-long learner.

Graduates are employed in a variety of general and specialist healthcare environments and community settings where cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary life support services are required. You will have the skills to work autonomously and collaboratively within an interprofessional team in advanced and extended clinical practice roles.

The course also enables qualified perfusionists, already working in the industry, with a pathway to advance their clinical practice by incorporating educational approaches such as scenario-based debriefing, reflective practice and critical appraisal to support you in navigating complex clinical situations in the modern and ever-changing healthcare setting. It allows you to advance your research skills with knowledge of research design and methods with application units where you will undertake a research proposal project.

Graduates from this course will be academically eligible to apply to the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusion certification examinations and be registered as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP), under pathway A/1. Details of requirements for registration can be obtained at: www.anzcp.org

Common questions

Where can I study Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion ?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Master's Degree (Coursework)
AQF level: Level 9
Credit points: 72
Part time: 2 Years
Maximum time: 5 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Abbreviation: MCP
Award title: Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion
Handbook years: 20252026 2027