Vocational School
Perfusion Techniques (Evening Education)
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Nişantaşı University was established in 2009 as "Nişantaşı Vocational High School". Perfusion Techniques Program started its educational activities in 2010-2011 academic year under the name of Perfusion Techniques Program. The education period of the related program is 2 years, consisting of 4 semesters.
Qualification Awarded
Program graduates have the title of Perfusion Technician.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Specific Admission Requirements
The student who wishes to enroll in the program must complete the processes determined by the ÖSYM within the framework of the relevant legislation, obtain the relevant score in the numerical score type as a minimum / have passed the exams. A student who has started his education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for undergraduate transfer. The acceptance of students is examined before the semester starts, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are evaluated specifically. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the Institution Introduction Catalog. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses given in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students studying at Nişantaşı University may be exempted from some courses within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of a course taken at another institution is appropriate to the content of the course given at Nişantaşı University and is approved by the relevant units, the student may be exempted from this course.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The courses in the curriculum that meet the knowledge, skills and competencies of the program envisaged for the diploma program level and field and are credited according to the student workload, theoretical and practical exams that prove that the course learning outcomes are gained within the scope of the knowledge, skills and competencies envisaged for each course, education and training must be completed in accordance with the definition of course success specified in the regulations.
Profile of The Programme
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the term must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to enter the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. as midterm grade can also be taken into consideration) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Students who get one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) from a course are considered successful in that course. (DC) and (DD) grades are conditionally successful grades. In order for a student to be successful in a course in which he / she received DC or DD grade, the grade point average of that course must be at least 1.80. For more detailed information, please check the related course in the Lesson Plan section.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Perfusion Techniques program graduates; They can work in university and state hospitals and private hospitals. In addition, they can transfer to Nursing or Perfusion undergraduate programs by showing success in the vertical transfer exam.
Access to Further Studies
A transition can be made to Perfusion or Nursing undergraduate programs.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the term must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to enter the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. as midterm grade can also be taken into consideration) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Students who get one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) from a course are considered successful in that course. (DC) and (DD) grades are conditionally successful grades. In order for a student to be successful in a course in which he / she received a DC or DD grade, the grade point average of that course must be at least 1.80. For more detailed information, please check the related course in the Lesson Plan section.
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete all of the courses in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS) in order to obtain the right to graduate. However, for each semester, the semester weighted grade point average must be at least 1.80 out of 4.00 and the cumulative grade point average at the graduation stage must be at least 2.00 over 4.00. In addition, the student must have successfully completed the internship or graduation project for graduation.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
MASLAK DISTRICT TAŞYONCASI STREET NUMBER: 1V and NUMBER:1Y BUILDING CODE: 34481742, 34398 SARIYER-İSTANBUL LECTURER ARAS FAHRETTİN KORKMAZ- PERFUSION TECHNIQUES PROGRAM CHAIR
Facilities
Perfusion Techniques program graduates; They can work in university and state hospitals and private hospitals. In addition, by achieving the vertical transfer exam, they can transfer to Nursing or Perfusion undergraduate programs. They will be equipped with the theoretical lesson knowledge they have learned at school and the practical knowledge they have learned from laboratories for the sector.
Programme outcomes
- To be able to perform the necessary procedures about Perfusion Techniques effectively; to show that they can use the theoretical knowledge, manual and / or intellectual skills required in practical applications.
- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, and develop evidence-based solutions by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, and develop evidence-based solutions by using the high-level knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
- Taking responsibility as a team member and learning how to use them to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in the field of applications.
- To be able to critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and meet learning needs.
- To be able to direct her education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level
- To gain the awareness of lifelong learning.
- To be able to convey his / her thoughts at the level of his / her basic knowledge and skills in the field through writing and verbal communication.
- To be able to share his / her thoughts and solution suggestions for problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts.
- To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 level of European Language Portfolio.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field
- To be able to work in harmony with the team.
- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to the field and announcing the results.
- To train Perfusion Technicians who are well-equipped with knowledge and skills in the situations that require extracorporeal circulation (Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Ventricular Support systems, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Artificial Heart, Organ Transplants etc.) of public and private health institutions working in the field of health.
- To understand, explain and use cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal circulation, extracorporeal monitoring, cardiovascular diseases.
- To have the competence to use Turkish effectively in written and oral form, as well as to have theoretical and practical knowledge about legal language and legal correspondence.
- They have knowledge about Ataturk's principles and reforms and adopt the basic values of the Republic.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes3 · 6 · 8 · 14 · 15 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 16 · 17
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 11 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes4 · 10 · 12 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes8 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 13 · 14 · 15 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes4 · 6 · 12 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes7 · 16 · 17
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes8 · 9 · 12 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes3 · 10 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes4 · 11 · 15
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 14 · 15 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes4 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 16 · 17