Top 7 IV Therapy Certification Courses in 2026

For nurses, nurse practitioners and the practices that hire them. Updated October 2, 2026 · Prepared by Prospyr. Prospyr makes practice software, not IV therapy training, and none of the programs below is a Prospyr product. Each summary reflects what the provider publishes on its own website, checked October 2, 2026. Prices, dates and credit approvals change, so confirm everything with the provider before you enroll.

What does an IV therapy certification course actually give you?

An IV therapy certification course gives you documented training in starting and managing a peripheral IV, plus a certificate of completion or a credential exam. It does not give you permission to practice. Every provider on this list that addresses scope says some version of the same thing: a certificate does not expand your license. Your state board of nursing, your medical director and your practice's protocols decide what you may do. The useful differences between courses are narrower: whether there is a supervised hands-on lab, whether the content is wellness IV or general infusion nursing, what continuing education credit is attached, and the price.

The 7 IV therapy certification courses at a glance

How we chose this list

We looked for programs that train nurses and other licensed clinicians in IV therapy and publish enough on their own websites for a practice manager to compare them. We checked four things:

• Hands-on component. Does the course include a supervised lab, or is it online only?
• Clinical focus. Is it about wellness and hydration IVs, general infusion nursing, or the business of an IV service?
• Credit and credential. Is continuing education credit named, and by whom? Is there an exam?
• Published terms. Are price, length and eligibility on the site?

The order is our editorial view, not a measure of results. A nurse joining an established IV practice and an NP opening a mobile IV service need different courses.

1. IV Therapy Academy

IV Therapy Academy offers online training in IV nutritional and hydration therapy for clinicians who want to add IV services or open an IV clinic. It was founded by Jason Duprat, DNP, CRNA, and the site lists Katherine Raver, MSN, CNP, who runs an infusion clinic, as an instructor.

What stands out:

• Two versions. A Clinical Training Program and a Business Accelerator that adds startup material, including a startup checklist and a policies and procedures manual the site describes as 500+ pages.
• Stated CE. The site states the Business Accelerator is approved for 30 AANA Class A CE credits and the clinical program for 20, each with 10 pharmacology credits, if completed within a year of enrollment.
• Protocols included. It lists 39+ editable IV formulations, intake forms, consents and emergency protocols.
• Coaching. Twelve months of question-and-answer support from instructors.
• Who can enroll. Its FAQ lists MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, CRNAs, RNs, LPNs, paramedics and EMTs.

Right for: an NP or RN planning a wellness IV service who wants clinical content and a business checklist in one place. Ask: whether any supervised insertion practice is included (the course is online), what the current price is for each version, and how its protocols should be reviewed by your medical director before use.

2. Empire Medical Training

Empire Medical Training runs a one-day IV Nutrition Therapies (Level I and II) course covering commercially available IV nutrition formulas, NAD, vitamin C and other IV and IM applications. It is part of a larger catalog that includes injectables, hormones, peptides and weight loss courses.

What stands out:

• Two formats. In person (most sessions are hybrid, with online didactics first) or a live-instructor livestream.
• Published prices. As of October 2026 the site lists a regular price of $1,999 to $2,149 for in-person dates; livestream pricing varies, so check Empire's site.
• Dates on the calendar. Upcoming listed sessions include Atlanta, Puerto Rico, Orlando, New York City, Dallas and Chicago, plus monthly livestreams.
• Eligibility. Open to licensed professionals, including physicians, dentists and nurses authorized to perform injection procedures. Others may observe only.

Right for: clinicians who already take Empire courses or want IV training on the same weekend as other aesthetic workshops. Ask: how much time is spent on IV placement versus formulations, and what the certificate states.

3. AIMS Education

AIMS Education is a healthcare training school in Piscataway, New Jersey. Its Intravenous Therapy continuing education course runs two weeks, 10 clock hours in total: three hours of online lecture and two hours of on-campus lab each week. Students practice venipuncture and catheter insertion on manikins and supervised volunteers. Content includes vascular anatomy, access devices, central line care, complications and emergencies. Tuition is listed at $750, and the next listed start date is November 9, 2026.

Right for: nurses within reach of central New Jersey who want supervised insertion practice, or a refresher before joining an IV service. Ask: the lab ratio of students to instructors. AIMS states that completion does not expand your legal scope of practice and that its CE courses fall outside its ABHES accreditation.

4. National IV Association (NIVA)

The National IV Association states it was formed in 1990 to standardize venipuncture and IV therapy practice, and it offers a national IV certification exam for nurses, EMTs, paramedics and other licensed personnel. The exam has 100 questions and a three-hour window.

Published prices as of October 2026: exam only $169; online review course with the exam and two attempts $459 (six months of access); IV instructor certification $639; IV renewal exam $99.

Right for: a nurse who already places IVs and wants a third-party credential to document it. Ask: whether your employer or medical director accepts it. The course is online, so it does not test hands-on skill, and NIVA notes that certification does not establish or expand licensure or scope of practice.

5. Infusion Nurses Society (INS)

The Infusion Nurses Society is the professional society for infusion nursing and publishes the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. Two offerings fit this list. The online Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) program has eight interactive modules and awards contact hours on completion. The CRNI credential, administered through INS's certification arm, requires a current RN license and at least 1,600 hours of infusion experience in the past two years. The exam fee runs $335 to $575 depending on membership and registration deadline. It is recertified every three years.

Right for: RNs who want the infusion nursing standard rather than a wellness-only course, and practice owners writing IV policies. Ask: the current FIT price in the INS Learning Center, and whether your experience hours from a wellness or med spa setting count toward CRNI eligibility.

6. IV Academy by REVIV

IV Academy was created by REVIV, which reports delivering 3M+ IVs across 140+ clinics in 40+ countries. The self-paced online program has 18+ modules and 100+ clinical videos, takes 13 to 20 hours, and awards 13 CME/CPD points on the medical track with an instant digital certificate. It also includes downloadable SOPs and protocols. The listed price is £369.

Right for: practices that want a standard online module for onboarding several team members, or nurses who want structured reading before supervised practice. Ask: how its CME/CPD accreditation applies to your US license, and how its protocols fit your state rules and your medical director's orders.

7. American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)

AmSpa is a trade association for medical spas. Prospyr is an AmSpa Platinum partner. Its on-demand AmSpa Masters: IV Therapy course, taught by Steven Weiner, MD, a facial plastic surgeon, covers office setup, supplies, IV access, formulation options, pricing, vendors, marketing and legal considerations for adding IV therapy to an aesthetic practice. It is listed at $275 for non-members, $245 for Basic members and $199 for Plus members. AmSpa also publishes an IV Therapy Toolkit and articles tracking state actions, including an Alabama Board of Medical Examiners investigation of IV bars.

Right for: med spa owners and nurse managers deciding whether and how to add IV therapy. Ask: pair it with a clinical course. It is a business and compliance overview, not insertion training.

Questions to ask any IV therapy certification course

1. Is there a supervised hands-on lab? Online courses teach theory. Ask who watches you place an IV and signs off, or plan a competency check with your medical director.
2. What exactly does the certificate say? A certificate of completion, a national exam credential and the CRNI are different things. Ask for a sample.
3. Who approved the CE credit? Get the accrediting body and the number of contact hours in writing, and check that your board accepts it.
4. Does the course address my state's rules? Scope for RNs and LPNs, supervision, and who may order IV therapy vary by state. Your board of nursing and medical board are the authority, not the course.
5. Are the protocols ready to use? Many courses include standing orders or formulations. Your medical director still needs to review and sign anything your team uses.
6. What does it cover on complications? Infiltration, extravasation, allergic reactions and emergency response should be taught, not just mixing.
7. What is the refund policy and access period? Online programs often limit access to six to twelve months.

Where Prospyr fits

Training is one part of running an IV service; the rest lives in your practice system. Once your team is trained, each infusion needs a signed order, a charted record of what was given and by whom, and supplies tracked against what you bill. Prospyr handles charting and inventory management for aesthetic and wellness practices. If you are also arranging physician oversight, see our lists of medical director services and standing orders and protocol services, or book a practice demo.

Frequently asked questions

Do nurses need a certification to give IV therapy at a med spa?

Usually not a specific certificate, but you do need the license, training and supervision your state requires. Many RNs learn IV insertion in nursing school or on the job, but what you may do in a med spa depends on your state's rules and the orders you work under. LPN and LVN rules differ from state to state. Check with your state board of nursing and your practice's medical director.

How long does an IV therapy certification course take?

It ranges from a one-day workshop to a few weeks. On this list, Empire's course is one day, AIMS runs two weeks for 10 clock hours, IV Academy estimates 13 to 20 hours of self-paced work, and IV Therapy Academy's business version can be completed in about 30 hours.

How much does IV therapy training cost?

Published prices we found ranged from $169 for NIVA's exam alone to $2,149 for an in-person Empire session, as of October 2026. Online-only courses tend to cost less than in-person workshops with a lab.

Is an online IV certification enough to start placing IVs?

Not on its own. Online courses teach theory and protocols, but placing an IV is a hands-on skill. Pair any online course with supervised practice and a documented competency check before treating patients.

What is the difference between CRNI and an IV therapy certificate?

The CRNI is a specialty credential for registered nurses with at least 1,600 hours of recent infusion experience who pass an exam. A course certificate shows you completed a training program. Practices hiring for an IV service may value both, for different reasons.

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We review this list quarterly. Companies that train nurses and clinicians in IV therapy can send their website and what they offer practices to info@prospyrmed.com. Inclusion is editorial and not paid.

Editorial scope

This list is based on each provider's public website, checked October 2, 2026 with AI-assisted research. Providers did not review this article before publication. It is not a guarantee of results, a statement about any treatment's safety or effectiveness, or a substitute for checking your state's scope-of-practice rules, the provider's credit approvals and references. Read our methodology or report a correction.