title: Distribution of certified perfusionists in core training institutions accredited by the Japanese Board of Cardiovascular Surgery in Japan.
abstract: In 2008, the 22nd qualifying examination for certified perfusionist was conducted on extracorporeal circulation techniques. A total of 647 people had passed the qualifying examination and become certified perfusionists by the end of 2008.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Heart Institute of Japan, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. 4CRNRY@hij.twmu.ac.jp
authors.forename: Yasuko
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tomizawa
authors.forename: Naoki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Momose
authors.forename: Motonobu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nishimura
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan