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Prerequisites
The Cardiovascular
Science/Perfusion Program prerequisites determined by Midwestern
University. In addition to a bachelor's level or higher degree from
a regionally accredited college or university, you must:
- Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average
of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00
- Complete an application
for admission and meet the technical standards
- Complete the program's interview process (by
invitation only).
If you completed course work at or graduated from a foreign college
or university, you must submit acceptable evidence of U.S. degree/course
equivalency. You also must complete at least 30 semester hours of
course work at a U.S. college or university prior to entering the
program. This course work must include six semester hours of nonremedial
coursework in English.
Students are accepted once per year in the fall term.
Once you are enrolled in the Cardiovascular Science/Perfusion Program
at Midwestern University, you are eligible to participate in the
perfusion rotations at Mayo Clinic by making arrangements through
your college program director.
You must successfully complete the required program course work
before you are eligible to complete the rotations.
Policies and Responsibilities
The following Mayo School of Health Sciences policies affect applications
and admissions to its programs:
English fluency
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential to succeed
in the program and to ensure patient safety. If English is a second
language, you must be able to demonstrate fluency. Satisfactory
performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language examination
or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency must be documented
as proof of fluency. Your test results must be less than two years
old.
Immunization record
For the protection of patients, students and employees, and in
compliance with state regulations, Mayo Clinic requires students
to be properly immunized. You must show proof of the following
immunizations before you begin a program at Mayo School of Health
Sciences:
- Tuberculin test in the past six months
- Varicella, rubella, and rubeola immunity
- Up-to-date diphtheria and tetanus shots
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declaration
Documentation of vaccinations must be provided to Mayo Employee
Health Service prior to the start of class.
Health status
Prospective students will successfully complete a physical examination
or nurse's review and proof of immunization prior to being appointed
Mayo School of Health Sciences for a clinical rotation.
Medical insurance
Students must have medical insurance coverage during their program.
Evidence of medical coverage must be provided when your educational
program begins.
Background check
Prospective students must pass a criminal background check and/or
drug screening required by state laws, prior to enrollment to
Mayo School of Health Sciences.
Student responsibilities
Mayo School of Health Sciences students are expected to attend
all scheduled classes, examinations and assigned clinical rotations
unless absence is approved.
Students are required to exhibit professional and ethical conduct
at all times.
Technical Standards
Mayo School of Health Sciences accepts students who are
highly qualified for its programs. To be considered for admittance
you should exhibit strong qualifications for the health profession
you wish to pursue. Applicants to programs must possess the following
general qualities:
- Critical thinking skills
- Sound judgment
- Emotional stability and maturity
- Empathy for others
- Physical and mental stamina
- Ability to learn and function in a variety
of settings
In addition to the general standards described above, perfusionists
must:
- Be conscientious, orderly and emotionally
stable to handle the demands of the operating room environment
- Be quick to respond and know procedures
well
- Keep abreast of new developments in the
field
- Wear protective masks, gloves and goggles
- Be able to work long periods standing
- Work well under pressure
- Be self-directed and highly responsible
Hours and other working conditions of perfusionists vary, according
to the size and type of employment setting. In large hospitals that
operate continuously, personnel usually work the day, evening, or
night shift and may work weekends and holidays.
You must be able to perform the essential functions of the profession
and meet the standards of the curriculum. Students seeking exceptions
to these standards or reasonable accommodations should initiate
their request with the program's director._________________________
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