Advocacy & Support

• Representation on your behalf to organizations of interest to the field of perfusion such as the Accreditation Committee-Perfusion Education (AC-PE), Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Joint Commission to ensure advocacy of the perfusionist perspective within these organizations
• Additionally, the AmSECT Government Relations Committee (GRC) oversees a proactive program that monitors state and federal legislation and lobbies in support of regulations impacting the practice of the profession

  Career Growth & Networking

As a profession that embraces innovation and ingenuity, a community of connected perfusionists is vital to keep up with changing demands and emerging technologies. We'll help you stay connected with:

• Best practice documents and protocols
• Networking opportunities with fellow perfusionists, including a global audience at the International Conference
• Access to current job postings and career opportunities in the perfusion community

  Education

Maintaining certification is essential, and AmSECT has the contact hour opportunities you need! Members of AmSECT have exclusive access to:

• Opportunities to earn CEUs online via AmSECT University at no cost
• Discounted registration for in-person events featuring cutting-edge content, including the International Conference and Leadership Symposium
• Virtual offerings providing CEUs and valuable insights, such as webinars

  Publications & Research

From safety to leadership, AmSECT is at the forefront of issues of importance to perfusionists. Stay informed with:

• Critical safety notifications and clinical resources, including the development of globally recognized clinical practice guidelines and protocols
• Access to AmSECToday, a quarterly newsletter published four times per year containing educational articles and information about upcoming events, elections, and Society news
• A subscription to the Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology, the longest continuously published source of perfusion research and information, including cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal life support, mechanical assist devices, and perioperative blood management