Course Overview
IPEA 1 is the first of three mandatory one-credit courses in the International Perfusion Equivalency Assessment (IPEA) process. Each course includes a blend of self-assessments and a comprehensive final exam. A minimum score of 60% on the final exam is required to advance to IPEA 2. IPEA 1 examines applicants on the essential and requisite knowledge for clinical perfusionists, focusing on the normal physiology and pathophysiology of body systems, including the circulatory, cerebral, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, hematological, immune, and endocrine systems. It also assesses understanding of metabolism and temperature regulation. Additionally, it will test the concepts and applications of pharmacology as they pertain to the clinical practice of cardiovascular perfusion, as well as cardiac anesthesia and the care of cardiac patients in the operating room setting.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance approval from the Canadian Clinical Society of Perfusionists (CSCP).
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$342.57
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
- Meet the National Entry-Level Competency Profile for Clinical Perfusionist to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and ethical patient care in a variety of work environments as well as BCIT Cardiovascular Perfusion Advanced Certificate program learning outcomes. Individual learning outcomes may be viewed on the course outlines of: BHSC 6100 - Applied A & P 1, BHSC 6110 - Applied A & P 2, PERF 7100 - Cardiac Anaesthesia & Clinical Pharmacology 1 and PERF 7110 - Cardiac Anaesthesia & Clinical Pharmacology 2.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
International Perfusionist Equivalency Assessment 1 (IPEA 7610) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- International Perfusionist Equivalency Assessment (IPEA)
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of IPEA 7610 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70141
Dates
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- CRN 70141
- $342.57 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 4 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
Tami Riley
Course outline
Important information
- Please contact Cardiovascular Perfusion program assistant at perfusion@bcit.ca
Confirmation
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Status
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