Course Overview
The IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II course by Empire Medical Training is designed for licensed healthcare professionals—including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses—who wish to expand their practice by incorporating intravenous nutritional therapies. This comprehensive one-day program covers both foundational and advanced aspects of IV nutrition, focusing on the administration of commercially available formulations like the Myers' Cocktail, as well as customized nutrient blends tailored to address various patient needs such as fatigue, immune support, and metabolic enhancement.
Participants will engage in hands-on training sessions under the guidance of experienced instructors to ensure proficiency in IV insertion techniques and protocol implementation. All necessary products for the training are included in the course tuition. There are no prerequisites.
What to Expect
As a provider considering this course, you can expect to gain:
- Comprehensive understanding of IV nutritional therapies: Learn the science behind IV nutrient administration, including the benefits over oral supplementation and the physiological impact on patient health.
- Proficiency in administering various IV formulations: Gain hands-on experience with standard protocols like the Myers' Cocktail and learn to customize infusions to address specific patient conditions such as chronic fatigue and immune deficiencies.
- Skills in patient assessment and treatment planning: Develop the ability to evaluate patient needs effectively and design individualized IV therapy plans that enhance overall wellness and address specific health concerns.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and complication management: Understand the essential safety measures, potential adverse events, and management strategies to ensure safe and effective IV therapy administration.
- Strategies for integrating IV nutrition services into your practice: Learn practical approaches to incorporate IV nutritional therapies into your existing services, including regulatory considerations, marketing strategies, and operational logistics to enhance patient care and practice revenue.