Purpose

This unit introduces learners to the foundations of intravenous (IV) therapy within a wellness and aesthetic context. It establishes clinical purpose, professional scope, ethical boundaries, and patient-centred care principles that underpin safe IV practice.

🩺 Unit 2: Equipment & Setup for IV Therapy

Purpose

This unit ensures learners are competent in selecting, preparing, and managing IV therapy equipment safely and efficiently. It focuses on practical setup for both mobile and clinic-based services, appropriate use of consumables, correct cannulation equipment selection, and responsible stock management to support safe, compliant IV practice.

Learners will gain a clear understanding of the equipment required to deliver IV therapy confidently while maintaining infection control standards and clinical professionalism in all practice settings.

📋 Unit 3: Best practice guidelines, procedures & protocols

This unit provides learners with the clinical guidelines, procedures, and protocols required to safely administer IV therapy. It focuses on infection control, patient assessment, cannulation technique, fluid management, monitoring, and recognising adverse reactions to ensure safe and effective IV practice.

💊 Unit 4: VITAMINS, MINERALS & AMINO ACIDS IN IV THERAPY

Purpose

This module provides an overview of commonly used vitamins, minerals, and amino acids utilised within intravenous therapy formulations. It focuses on their biological roles, deficiency states, potential therapeutic relevance, and safety considerations in a clinical education context.

The content in this module is intended to support practitioner understanding of the nutritional and biochemical foundations of IV therapy ingredients. It does not replace medical diagnosis, prescribing authority, or clinical judgement.

💧Unit 5: IV Drip Packages, Delivery & Applications

This unit translates nutrient theory into real-world clinical application. Participants learn how IV drip packages are structured, the rationale behind nutrient grouping, and how delivery routes, volumes, and osmolality influence safety, comfort, and outcomes. Emphasis is placed on standardised IV menus, individualised treatment considerations, and practical decision-making when delivering IV therapy in a clinical setting.

By the end of this unit, participants will have a strong understanding of how to safely deliver IV therapy using structured protocols while adapting treatment approaches to individual presentations. This unit bridges foundational knowledge with hands-on clinical reasoning and prepares practitioners for consistent, safe, and professional IV therapy delivery.

⚠️ Unit 6: Clinical Governance, Safety & Complication Management

This unit focuses on the governance, safety, and risk management principles required for responsible IV therapy practice. Participants are guided through client screening, consultation standards, documentation, consent, storage and handling of IV nutrients, waste management, and the prevention and management of complications.

A strong emphasis is placed on recognising and responding to adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis, and understanding emergency preparedness, incident reporting, and escalation pathways. By completing this unit, participants develop the clinical awareness and governance mindset required to minimise risk, protect patient safety, and uphold professional standards in both independent and clinic based IV therapy settings.

💼 Unit 7: Business Setup, Operations & Compliance for IV Therapy Clinics

This unit provides practitioners with a practical foundation for establishing, operating, and scaling an IV therapy service within Australia. It covers business structures, systems, compliance, pricing, prescribing pathways, risk management, and sustainable growth considerations. The aim is to equip clinicians with the knowledge required to run a safe, compliant, and financially viable practice while maintaining professional and ethical standards.