Distribution of certified perfusionists in core training institutions accredited by the Japanese Board of Cardiovascular Surgery in Japan.
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.
Tomizawa
Yasuko
Y
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Heart Institute of Japan, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. 4CRNRY@hij.twmu.ac.jp
Momose
Naoki
N
Nishimura
Motonobu
M
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