Question 1

I am from outside of United States, will the course be recognized in my country?"

Accepted Answer

Whether you are from Australia, Canada, India or any other country outside the United States, this course is intended for anyone interested in starting an IV Therapy practice. Although most of our students are physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurses, and naturopathic physicians, having a medical or nursing license is not a requirement. Unfortunately, we can not speak to any laws or regulations outside United States. If you are unsure whether our program meets the training requirements of your country, we would advise that you consult with an attorney familiar with the regulations in your country. Our course is nationally recognized and we hold the highest educational standards and comply with the requirements set forth by our continuing education accreditor.

Question 2

Is there a discount for signing up more than one person?

Accepted Answer

Yes, definitely! When you buy you have the option to add an extra seat for partners or staff at a huge discount.  You'll have the option to add an extra seat during the enrollment checkout process.

Please email us  at info@ivtherapyacademy.com if you are interested in getting an extra seat.

Question 3

Can a LPN take the course?

Accepted Answer

An LPN may not be allowed to run infusions in your state, the nurse practice act would provide that information.  An RN can administer in every state.  As an LPN you can own an IV Therapy Practice, however, you might need an RN to run the infusions and a provider to complete their H&P and order the indicated infusion protocol. Providers are MDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Physician assistants (PAs). The provider required will vary state by state. Some states allow NPs and CRNAs to practice independently (without physician involvement), others require NPs or CRNAs to collaborate with or be supervised by a physician. You will need to check your state’s Nurse Practice Act to determine the level of physician involvement that is required. If the Nurse Practice Act is vague or unclear we recommend consulting with a healthcare attorney familiar with your state’s scope of practice regulations.

Question 4

Will the information regarding licensing and regulations apply to the state where I practice?

Accepted Answer

The licensing and regulations section contains information on Federal rules regarding USP 797 and how it pertains to IV Therapy Practices. Although nearly all states adopts the USP 797 rules, there are some states that may have additional or slightly varied regulations.
As we are not attorneys or experts in every state’s regulations, it is not possible for us to provide a break down of each state’s rules. We recommend that you consult with the Board of Pharmacy in your state and/or consult an attorney familiar with the regulations in your state.

Question 5

Do RNs need supervision to run an IV Therapy practice?

Accepted Answer

As an RN you can own an IV Therapy Practice, however you will need a provider to complete their H&P and order the indicated infusion protocol.  Providers are MDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Physician assistants (PAs). The provider required will vary state by state. Some states allow NPs and CRNAs to practice independently (without physician involvement), others require NPs or CRNAs to collaborate with or be supervised by a physician. You will need to check your state’s Nurse Practice Act to determine the level of physician involvement that is required. If the Nurse Practice Act is vague or unclear we recommend consulting with a healthcare attorney familiar with your state’s scope of practice regulations.

Question 6

How long do I have course access?

Accepted Answer

You will receive three years of course access after purchasing any of our Intravenous Nutritional Therapy Courses.

Question 7

Can I print the slides / course materials?

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We have a downloadable workbook that you can use to help guide you through the course and you're free to take whatever notes you like.

Unfortunately due to theft we're not able to provide downloadable audio files or slides any longer.

Question 8

Can I own an IV Therapy Practice and do I need Physician supervision if I am a Provider?

Accepted Answer

Yes as a Provider you can own an IV Therapy Practice. Providers are MDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Physician assistants (PAs). Some states allow NPs and CRNAs to practice independently (without physician involvement), others require NPs or CRNAs to collaborate with or be supervised by a physician. You will need to check your state’s Nurse Practice Act to determine the level of physician involvement that is required. If the Nurse Practice Act is vague or unclear we recommend consulting with a healthcare attorney familiar with your state’s scope of practice regulations.

Question 9

Is the course online?

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Yes! Our courses allows for easy online access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Question 10

Do you have a list with the recommended supplies including emergency supplies?

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Yes, we do and you will be able to download this list once you are enrolled in our courses.

Question 11

Do I receive a certificate of completion at the end of this course?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for both versions of the course (the business and without the business section) you will be emailed a certificate of completion once you finish the course.    At the completion of the IV Therapy Business Accelerator you will receive 50 CE credits approved by AANA At the completion of the IV Therapy Clinical Content (without the business section) you will receive 30 CE credits approved by AANA

Question 12

Do you have a Facebook group?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have two Facebook Groups. One that is exclusively for paid students and you can access it after you enroll in IV Nutritional Therapy Course and one open group.  Click HERE to join the open group IV Therapy Providers Facebook Group.

Question 13

Do you have to be a Medical Professional to take the course?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need to be a medical professional to take the course, but to be able to understand the information provided in the course you will need to have some medical knowledge. Most our students are from the medical field.  Our courses are foundational course designed for the novice/entry-level IV Nutrition and Micronutrient practitioner. We strongly encourage only people with science and medical background to consider opening an IV Clinic. Business people and Investors can successfully start an IV Business by hiring the right personnel.   We have students that are providers such as MDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Physician assistants (PAs) taking the course. We also have Registered Nurses, LPNs, Paramedics, EMTs and many others.

Question 14

Can a paramedic or EMT open an IV Clinic?

Accepted Answer

As a Paramedic or EMT you can own an IV Therapy Practice, however you will need a provider to complete the patient's H&P and order the indicated infusion protocol. Providers are MDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Physician assistants (PAs). The provider required will vary state by state. Some states allow NPs and CRNAs to practice independently (without physician involvement), others require NPs or CRNAs to collaborate with or be supervised by a physician.  You will need to check your state’s Nurse Practice Act to determine the level of physician involvement that is required. If the Nurse Practice Act is vague or unclear we recommend consulting with a healthcare attorney familiar with your state’s scope of practice regulations. A paramedic functioning the clinic without someone else there would be questionable, they are usually with an RN. We recommend that you or the paramedic check with their board and make sure they can infuse the things you are planning on infusing (with an order).

Question 15

How many times can I rewatch the course?

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You can rewatch the course an unlimited amount of times until the course access expires (3 years from time of purchase). Most of the content is downloadable.

Question 16

Do I have to log into the course at a specific time?

Accepted Answer

This courses are asynchronous, meaning that you can work your way through the courses whenever it is convenient for you. One of the perks of our online course is that you can learn from the comfort of your home.

Question 17

Is this course for advanced IV Nutritional Therapy providers?

Accepted Answer

Our courses are foundational course designed for the novice/entry-level IV Nutrition and Micronutrient practitioner.

Question 18

Will I learn about Pre-op and Post-op IV infusions?

Accepted Answer

Yes!   When it comes to peri-operative IVs, there is nothing standardized and there is little research specifically on peri-op IVs. Therefore recommending a fully evidenced based pre and post-op protocol is impossible.  However we recommend creating IVs that focus on the oxidative stress of surgery and boosting healing.

Question 19

How long will it take to complete the course?

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For the IV Nutritional Therapy Course Lite Version the estimated time to complete is 14.5 hours   For the IV Nutritional Therapy Business Accelerator version the estimated time to complete is 25.5 hours.

Question 20

Does the course include the formulas/recipes for various IV infusions?

Accepted Answer

Sure it does! This course includes many formulas for a variety of indications. You can follow our protocols exactly or create your own. In the course we teach how to modify and create custom formulas.

Question 21

Can I ask the instructors questions?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!   We have live coaching calls twice a month in our Facebook group that you can jump on and have Jason or myself give more in-depth answers to your questions.   If you need help between calls our Facebook community of other clinic owners can provide some great in the trenches advice and feedback.  Jason and myself are also active in that group and ready to help out.

Question 22

Will I receive CE / CME credit for completing the course?

Accepted Answer

The Business Accelerator version of the course is approved for 50 AANA Approved Class A CE Credits with 10 Pharm.   The IV Therapy Course (Lite version, without the business section) is approved for 30 AANA Approved Class A CE Credits with 10 Pharm.   At this time we are not approved for Category 1 CME for Physicians, however Physicians who take our course can self-report Category 2 CME hours.

Question 23

Does this course teach me how to modify or create a nutritional formula?

Accepted Answer

We provide detailed instruction on osmolarity calculations and formula modification. Armed with this information you can tailor your IV to exactly what your patients may need.

Question 24

Mobile IV Therapy Business/ In-Home IV Therapy Business

Accepted Answer

Currently, we don't have a specific module on starting a mobile IV Business/In-Home IV Business but the steps are nearly the same as starting a brick-and-mortar practice, you can actually skip a few steps (like leasing a space, etc.)  The course will teach you how to how to plan, maintain and grow your IV Therapy Business, as well as the regulations and guidelines to be compliant in your practice.

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