Course Overview
IPEA 3 is the third and final 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 the clinical component of the IPEA Statement of Completion. This final component of the knowledge assessment will evaluate applicants’ mastery of the program learning outcomes, with a focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and the integration of knowledge. Emphasis will be placed on applying theoretical concepts to practical scenarios and making informed clinical decisions to deliver high-quality, safe, person-centered care during cardiopulmonary bypass and related procedures.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$342.57 - $349.71 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 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: PERF 8100 - Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical 1, PERF 8200 - Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical 2, PERF 8300 - Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical 3, PERF 8400 - Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical 4 & PERF 8500 - Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical 5.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
International Perfusionist Equivalency Assessment 3 (IPEA 7630) 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 7630 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70196
Dates
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- CRN 70196
- $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
- Program approval is required
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of IPEA 7630 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51648
Dates
Start any time Loading
- CRN 51648
- $349.71 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
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please contact Cardiovascular Perfusion program assistant at perfusion@bcit.ca
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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