IV Therapy Foundations

IV Therapy Foundations teaches how outpatient IV therapy is approached in clinical practice, combining a cellular hydration and cell-volume framework with practical decisions around ingredient selection, dosing considerations, and safety screening. You will review how clinicians interpret urine concentration and arginine vasopressin (AVP) physiology in discussions of hydration, and how compatibility, infusion rates, and adverse-reaction risk shape day-to-day administration choices. The course also addresses sterile preparation and clinic implementation through USP <797>, including immediate-use versus Category 1/2 workflows, documentation, and sourcing considerations (503A vs 503B). Case-based segments (for example, fatigue with metabolic risk or post-bariatric nutrient concerns) illustrate how IV therapy may be used as an entry point to broader evaluation and follow-up rather than a fixed menu. The overall aim is to support clearer clinical reasoning, safer operational decisions, and more consistent monitoring over time using defined endpoints such as symptoms, labs, or body composition measures. It is designed for clinicians involved in IV delivery or oversight, as well as clinic operators and compounding partners responsible for compliance and workflow decisions.  The course is organized in two sections and includes 21, concise lessons, and a set of quizzes.

The course is organized as a multi-day sequence of lectures, case discussions, compliance-focused teaching, and panel Q&A to connect physiologic concepts with real-world IV practice. It is designed to support both clinical decision-making and operational competence, from screening and administration basics to USP <797>-aligned workflows.

• 14h 22m total runtime
• 3 modules
• 21 lessons
• Downloadable learning guides