While the ANZCP has not yet accredited an academic course, it recognises the Monash University ‘Master of Clinical Perfusion’ (MCP) as providing an appropriate standard of academic knowledge required for competency, as outlined in the Competency Standards. This recognition is contingent upon the program being undertaken in parallel with a traineeship in Clinical Perfusion at an ANZBP-accredited training institution.
MCP Program Information
Candidates must meet the entry requirements for the Master of Cardiovascular Perfusion at Monash University. Please visit the Monash website for more information:
https://www.monash.edu/study/courses/find-a-course/cardiovascular-perfusion-m6050
Entry Requirements:
An Australian or New Zealand bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study* with at least a weighted average mark of 60
AND
Secured a clinical perfusion traineeship (minimum 3 days per week) at an Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion (ANZBP) accredited training institution for the duration of the program.
Relevant Disciplines
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum WAM score of 60.
- Relevant disciplines include:
- Biomedical Science
- Science
- Applied Science
- Health Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- However, all degree types are considered including Nursing and degrees from a non-science background
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite undergraduate subjects include:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Pre-requisites may be covered as part of an undergraduate degree and will be assessed by Monash admissions for eligibility. Failure to satisfy prerequisite subjects may require studying stand-alone courses to support knowledge base. Any bridging studies would need to be complete before the course commences.
Studying pre-requisite courses may not affect an offer of employment. Any judgement would lie with the employing hospital / perfusion group.
Eligible Applicants
Currently the program is only available to domestic applicants with:
- an Australian citizen (including dual citizens), or
- a New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens), or
- an Australian permanent resident, or
- a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
