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PERFUSION
What is a Perfusionist?
A Perfusionist is a person, qualified by academic and clinical education, to operate the extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace a person's cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. A perfusionist is responsible for the selection of appropriate equipment and techniques necessary for support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of a patient, including the safe monitoring, analysis, and treatment of physiologic conditions under an order and under the supervision of a physician. A Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) validates his/her mastery of these clinical skills, knowledge, and abilities through certification and meets ongoing continuing education and practice requirements through recertification.
Mission Statement
The Massachusetts Society of Perfusion is a non profit organization whose mission is to:
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Promote the use of extra corporeal technology and to assure the highest quality of care is delivered to the general public.
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Promote higher perfusion practice standards.
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Encourage education and cooperation within the perfusion/allied health and medical communities by holding educational conferences.
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Provide information and professional services to the members in the interest of expanded and improved technology.