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Certified Cardiac Perfusionist Course - (January 2008 - December 2009)

The Nursing Division and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi (AKUH,K) is offering a two year Certified Cardiac Perfusionist Course (January 2008-December 2009).

Aims and Objectives
The course aims to prepare eligible students to become safe Cardiac Perfusionists, i.e. to assume responsibility to deliver high tech proficient care to meet patients' needs with high acuity level during major surgeries. Students will be trained to use complex, challenging, specialised instruments for Basic Life-Support.

Upon successful completion of the course and av ailability of a vacant position, employment may be offered.

Programme Details

Certified Cardiac Perfusionist Course (CCPC)

Duration

2 years (January 2008 to December 2009)

Fee per semester

national candidates: PKR 30,000
International candidates: USD 800
International candidates (from AKDN Institution): USD 600

Cumulative Fee
(4 semesters)

National candidates: PKR 120,000
International candidates: USD 3,200                        
International candidates (from AKDN Institution): USD 2,400

Admission Test
Admission test based on General Knowledge, Science and English, will be held on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Screening Interview will be conducted by the selection Committee.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum FSC (Pre-Medical) at least 60% and above;
  • Good spoken and written English comprehension and expression.

To Apply
Interested candidates, meeting the above requirements, may apply with a cover letter, resume, copies of educational documents/transcripts, Computerised National Identity Card and a recent photograph by, December 22, 2007 to:

Manager, Nursing Recruitment Office
Human Resource Department
Aga Khan University
Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500
Karachi 74800
Fax; 92-21- 493 4294
Ph. No. 92-21- 4862716

For furthur information please contact

Mr.Nusrat Rizvi
Chief Cardiac Perfusionist

Mr.Asif Ali
Ms Asif Ashraf

Cardiothoracic surgery office
2 nd floor, Private wing
The Aga khan university Hospital,
Stadium Road, P.O.Box # 3500
Karachi , Pakistan .
Phone: 0092 21 4930051-65 Ext: 5858, 5850,4708
Direct: 0092 21 4865858, 0092 21 4865850
Hospital Pager No 8202
Fax No 0092 21 4946623
E-mail: nusrat.rizvi@aku.edu

 

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