CVP5003 Perfusion principles and practice 2: Practical applications
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CVP5003 Perfusion principles and practice 2: Practical applications is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs CVP5000 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CVP5003
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After CVP5003
2 units list CVP5003 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M6050
Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to the applications of perfusion technology, with a focus on the core conduct of bypass: cannulation, initiation, myocardial protection, and weaning. You will explore technologies to personalise bypass to the patient for improved outcomes, such as filtration, autologous priming and cerebral oximetry.
You will then consider options for patients struggling to separate from cardiopulmonary bypass and explore longer-term mechanical circulatory support including ECMO and VADs. Mastery of these domains in accordance with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists’ (ANZCP) Standards and Guidelines is essential for effective clinical practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Literature review (2,000 words) and debate (10 - 15 minutes)Exercise40%
- Perfusion portfolio 2 (approximately 3,000 words)Portfolio60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse and evaluate the principles of perfusion technologies to inform clinical practice.
- 2
Source, integrate and evaluate scientific literature to determine the impact of perfusion technologies on patient outcomes.
- 3
Evaluate the principles, risks and benefits of extracorporeal support, justifying the clinical application for patient populations.
- 4
Apply critical problem solving knowledge and skills to optimise patient care in routine clinical practice settings.
- 5
Justify own knowledge and skills in accordance with the ANZCP Competency Standards and ANZCP Standards and Guidelines for clinical practice of cardiopulmonary bypass.
- 6
Integrate and communicate evidence-based perfusion strategies to formulate bypass plans for clinical scenarios.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
- Tutorials-
3 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 2 hours of lectures per week and 2 hours of tutorials per fortnight
9 hours of self-directed study
Total per week = 12 hours
PLUS in-person workshop, 2 days (6 hours each) - optional attendance. Workshop will replace self-directed study, so total weekly workload will not exceed 12 hours
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Jessica Cantrick
- Unit Coordinators
- Neesha Ghedia
- Casey Edwards
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CVP5003?
You need CVP5000 before you enrol; and CVP5004 and CVP5005 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CVP5003?
CVP5003 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including CVP5004 and CVP5005. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is CVP5003 offered?
In 2026, CVP5003 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is CVP5003?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CVP5003 have an exam?
No. CVP5003 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 3
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027