Cardiovascular Perfusionist

 

Conditions of authorisation

There are two ways of obtaining authorisation as cardiovascular perfusionist:

  1. Present a certified copy of diploma confirming successful completion of qualification as cardiovascular perfusionist accredited by European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP).
  2. Document that you satisfy the requirements described in Transitional Regulations, section 7. Should you not be in possession of a diploma, authorisation may be granted if you have completed other education/training within the profession and have practised as cardiovascular perfusionist for at least two years (full time or equivalent part-time) since 1 January 1996. Work experience in part-time posts of under 50% does not count. Relevant experience must be confirmed through the use of a specified attestation form to be filled in by the employer (currently only in Norwegian). Should you possess an EBCP licence, it should accompany your application.
Applicants with EEA education/training and possible authorisation as cardiovascular perfusionist

For this group, applications will be processed in accordance with Council Directive 89/48/EEC, cf. 92/51/EEC (with subsequent amendments). This does not grant right of recognition, but the Directive contains rules governing the granting of authorisation. These rules have been incorporated in a separate EEA Regulation of 21 December 2000, see Ch. VII. The main rule is that the education/training not deviate to any marked degree from the requirements as to competence laid down by Norwegian regulations.

 

Applicants with other foreign qualifications as cardiovascular perfusionist

For applicants with foreign qualification from outside the EEA, the conditions are that it be acknowledged as professionally equivalent to Norwegian qualifications, cf. The Health Personnel Act, section 48 subsection 3a. Since no education/training of cardiovascular perfusionists is offered in Norway, it will be required that qualifications are accredited. Only when the foreign qualification has been evaluated will processing of an application for authorisation be finalised.

Updated 08.09.2011