Perfusionist Licensure Advisory Committee

The Perfusionist Licensure Advisory Committee is an informal advisory committee to the Medical Board and consists of seven members appointed by the president of the medical board as follows:

• Four perfusionists licensed in this state who each have at least five years of experience as a perfusionist.
• Two physicians licensed in this state who supervise perfusionists.

• One member who represents the public.

   

The advisory committee and the Medical Board are responsible for regulating the practice of perfusion as required by the Licensed Perfusionists Act, Chapter 603, Occupations Code.

A perfusionist is a specialized healthcare professional who operates extracorporeal (outside the body) circulation and autotransfusion equipment. They use techniques involving blood management and advanced life support during medical situations involving the heart, where it's necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. Some responsibilities of a Perfusionist may include:

• Operating cardio-pulmonary bypass equipment
• Monitoring blood gasses and other lab values
• Administering medications or anesthetics through equipment under physician direction