Training of perfusionists in Korea, Japan, and the United States
| Status | Korea | Japan | Unite States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Hospital self-education or entrusted education | Mainly clinical engineering technology education | Perfusion technology (master’s program, post-baccalaureate certificate program, and bachelor’s program) |
| Entry-level | Bachelor’s or associate’s degree | Bachelor’s or associate’s degree and vocational school diploma | Bachelor’s degree |
| First examination | 2021 | 1987 | 1972 |
| Members | 224 persons in 2022 | 2,100 persons in 2021 | 4,212 persons in 2021 |
