Course details
This course is an overview of the major physiological changes that occur to humans from utero to adulthood including the embryologic development of the heart, common cardiovascular lesions as well as the coagulation and inflammation systems. Pediatric perfusion techniques and practices and the differences in pharmacological and anticoagulation management in children will be explored. Myocardial protection, long-term mechanical support and major adverse outcomes will also be covered. A thorough understanding of the content of this course will be essential for developing a career in Pediatric Perfusion in the future.
Credits
5.0
Cost
$978.92
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of PERF 7300 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 60865
Duration
Mon Apr 24 - Fri Aug 04 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 60865
- $978.92
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24 - Aug 04 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Robert Chalus
Course outline
Cost
$978.92
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This online Learning Hub course requires computer and internet access. This course is reserved for students who have been accepted into the Cardiovascular Perfusion Advanced Specialty Certificate program. Students must have successfully completed all Term 2 courses. The PTS Program Assistant for Cardiovascular Perfusion can be reached at perfusion@bcit.ca.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the basic embryological development of the heart.
- Analyze the physiological changes that occur from birth to adulthood.
- Understand the basic congenital heart lesions and the surgical procedure for each.
- Describe the differences in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in children as well as variances in the dosing and monitoring of important drugs used during heart surgery.
- Understand the importance of the developmental immaturity in the coagulation system and the effects on bleeding and thrombosis complications in infant heart surgery.
- Describe the evidence based practice for managing and monitoring anticoagulation during CPB. Analyze the current blood management protocols used for infants during CPB and risks of transfusion.
- Practice the development of an infant perfusion circuit and understand each device and component necessary for optimal perfusion. In addition, understand the various techniques and practices required for pediatric perfusion especially in the very young (DHCA, myocardial protection, long-term mechanical support).
- Understand the common adverse outcomes and possible ways to mitigate during bypass.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016
Related Programs
Pediatric Perfusion (PERF 7300) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiovascular Perfusion
Advanced Certificate Part-time
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