This course prepares students to work both in cardiac surgery and cardiology, exclusively conducting technical procedures. Graduates in cardio-circulatory and cardio-vascular perfusion techniques support medical staff by operating haemodynamic diagnostics devices or by supporting cardio-circulatory functions.

Their training includes a grounding and fundamental knowledge of the profession, as a prerequisite to face their first placement; they will also be provided in-depth knowledge on interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology and electrical stimulation, vascular diagnostics, echocardiography, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery in adults.

Several placement opportunities will be provided in a context where students will be able to put in practice the knowledge and techniques learned.

The third year is dedicated to providing in-depth studies in specialty areas, to acquiring the knowledge and methods needed in the professional practice, the ability to work in a team and in complex organisations.

Lessons are held in Italian.