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Anode Technical Institute

Certificate

Cardiopulmonary Bypass & ECMO Equipment Technician

A 12-credit certificate for technicians who maintain heart-lung machines and ECMO equipment. You start with perfusion principles and circuit safety, then service roller and centrifugal blood pumps, gas blenders, heater-cooler units and cardioplegia delivery systems. The final course covers ECMO consoles, performance testing and preventive maintenance. Coursework is vendor-neutral.

12 credits
3 terms
Free to study · $99 for the credential
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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Explain perfusion circuits and their safety systems
  2. 02Test and service roller and centrifugal blood pumps
  3. 03Maintain gas blenders, heater-coolers and cardioplegia systems
  4. 04Verify ECMO consoles and document preventive maintenance

Careers

Where graduates work

  • Perfusion equipment technician
  • Biomedical equipment technician (cardiac)
  • Clinical engineering specialist

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
CPB 1013 cr

Perfusion Principles and Circuit Safety

This foundational course provides an in-depth understanding of the principles governing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit operation. Students will master equipment function, safety protocols, and the crucial role of the technician in patient care.

Term 2

6 credits
CPB 1053 cr

Roller and Centrifugal Blood Pumps

This course provides comprehensive training on the theory, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of roller and centrifugal blood pumps utilized in cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Students will develop practical skills essential for ensuring the safe and effective performance of these critical life support devices.

CPB 1103 cr

Gas Blenders, Heater-Coolers and Cardioplegia

This course provides in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of gas blenders, heater-coolers, and cardioplegia delivery systems. Students will gain proficiency essential for ensuring the safe and effective use of these critical devices in cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation applications.

Term 3

3 credits
CPB 1153 cr

ECMO Consoles, Testing and Preventive Maintenance

This course covers the principles of operation, testing, and preventive maintenance for various extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) console systems. Students will gain practical skills in system setup, troubleshooting, and performance verification to ensure safe and effective patient support.

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