About the Course

In collaboration with successful ketamine infusion clinic owner Heather Pearce-Shew, CRNA, MSN, The Elite Nurse Practitioner has unveiled the brand new Ketamine Infusion Clinic Course! This course will teach the nurse practitioner how to integrate ketamine infusion treatments into their practice or start a stand-alone ketamine infusion clinic from scratch. 

Ketamine infusion has been a hot service line over the past 10 years for good reason: it provides significant relief to patients and is a revolutionary milestone in psychiatric medicine. It is an effective, high demand treatment option and a lucrative niche practice area. 

What is ketamine therapy?  

Ketamine therapy utilizes ketamine to treat mental health disorders and chronic pain. It can be administered through intravenous, oral, or intranasal channels. Many patients actively seek this treatment option, as standard medical therapies often fail to address all symptoms of chronic conditions. 

Because ketamine is a buzzy, heavily sought after service, clinic owners can typically use a hands-off approach when marketing their business. Just create a functioning online listing, website, and phone line set up, and patients will come to you. Therefore, ketamine therapy makes for a great instant revenue generator once the clinic is set up and running. 

Can nurse practitioners administer ketamine infusions?  

Absolutely! Ketamine infusion therapy is within the scope of an NP’s practice. If you are trained and certified to treat mental health and chronic pain, you can administer ketamine infusions. Since most NPs are also registered nurses, they can manage and monitor patients during their treatments. Dozens of nurse practitioners around the country own and operate ketamine infusion clinics with great success. Ketamine infusion is also very safe, and has few contraindications outside of pregnancy or active schizophrenia. 

This course is designed for nurse practitioners who have zero experience with ketamine infusion. This course will teach you how to integrate this treatment option into your established practice or start a stand-alone ketamine infusion clinic. We will cover all the clinical and business aspects of this niche service line to put you on the path of success. 

You will learn:

• Core essentials of ketamine infusion 
• The regulations, legalities, and risks of treatment 
• How ketamine fits into an NP’s practice scope 
• The pharmacology of ketamine 
• The types of ketamine delivery methods, including home prescribing 
• Ketamine treatment indications: mental health disorders and chronic pain 
• Patient selection and assessment 
• Patient infusion preparation and education 
• Short and long-term side effects 
• How to dose ketamine for both mental health disorders and chronic pain 
• Infusion and treatment monitoring 
• How to utilize IM, oral, and intranasal ketamine 
• Adjunctive medications to be used during the infusion 
• How to utilize registered nurses to monitor sessions 
• How to chart infusions and clinic visits 
• How to set up your practice and infusion room 
• What medications and equipment you need to safely and effectively deliver ketamine 
• Where to obtain your malpractice policy from 
• Where to order medications and supplies 
• How to utilize the documentation included in the course 
• How to integrate this with telemedicine! (Yes, you can!). 
• How to market your practice 

Elite Nurse Practitioner’s course includes all of the supplemental documentation needed to run a thriving ketamine clinic. This includes informed consent forms, intake forms, patient education, infusion records, assessment sheets, treatment protocols, and more! Approximately seven hours of video content covers an in-depth 187-slide presentation in detail, also available in convenient audio format for streamable learning. 

By following the information provided by The Elite Nurse Practitioner, you will be equipped with the resources needed to establish a practice within a few months. If you are looking for an in-demand niche service line that is profitable, cash-only, and highly efficacious for your patients, consider integrating ketamine infusion services into your care repertoire.

This course is being offered for only $499!

This is the most AFFORDABLE ketamine infusion clinic course on the market today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have unlimited access to this course? 

You can access this course however many times you want for however long you want. All Elite Nurse Practitioner Courses are pre-recorded and accessible indefinitely. 

Do I need a specialized certification to administer ketamine? 

There are no specific certifications or licenses necessary to administer ketamine infusions outside of the normal licenses required by your state to practice, such as your NP license, DEA license, etc. 

Can nurse practitioners administer ketamine infusions? 

It is within the scope of a nurse practitioner to administer ketamine via infusion, IM, oral, and intranasal routes. NPs can prescribe ketamine and manage IV infusions. The American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Practitioners state that nurse practitioners can administer ketamine to patients with treatment-resistant mental health disorders and chronic pain. 

Additionally, the doses you are administering are sub-anesthetic, therefore these treatments are not considered anesthesia administration. 

Do I need to have any specific experience to do this? 

We recommend that you have experience with managing IV therapy as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner. You also should be ACLS certified and consider getting a conscious sedation certification before getting started, though not required. This is not difficult to obtain and should only cost a few hundred dollars. 

Will this course teach me how to start a Ketamine Infusion Clinic from scratch? 

The course goes over every aspect of starting a ketamine infusion clinic, from clinical aspects to the formation of an LLC. All consent forms, protocols, and documentation are included! 

Is it expensive to start a ketamine infusion clinic or integrate it into my practice? 

Medications such as ketamine, IV fluids, Zofran, etc. are very cheap, but be aware that there are some startup costs. You should budget $5,000 to $7,500 for all equipment (infusion pumps, heart monitors, etc.) needed to get started. Once these are paid force, this practice is inexpensive to operate! 

Will this course go over how to market a ketamine infusion clinic? 

Yes. Marketing is the number one function of any business, and you should understand the basics of marketing. 

Can I start a standalone ketamine infusion clinic? 

Absolutely! There are hundreds of standalone ketamine infusion clinics throughout the country. 

I already own a practice. Can I add this as a service? 

This service line can be applicable to any type of practice, including IV infusion clinics, primary care, wellness practices, psych practices, and pain clinics. 

Is having a DEA number necessary? 

Yes. Ketamine is a schedule III-controlled substance. 

Is ketamine FDA approved? 

Ketamine is FDA approved as an analgesic and anesthetic. However, ketamine for the treatment of mental health disorders and chronic pain is considered off-label. This is slowly changing though, as Spravato® was recently approved by the FDA to be utilized for treatment-resistant depression. Thousands of providers around the country prescribe off-label therapies on a daily basis. Ketamine therapies are generally safe when used correctly. 

Will this offer CME? 

This course offers 9 CE hours. The Elite Nurse Practitioner is credentialed as a CE provider through the ANCC. CE hours awarded through The Elite Nurse Practitioner applies to ANCC, AANP, and all boards of nursing. 

Will this course provide a certificate of completion? 

A certificate is issued at the end of the course that will show the CE hours and verify your completion of this course. You can also submit this certificate for reimbursement through your malpractice carrier.

See what others have said…

Antonio, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C: Justin has outdone himself as well as his outstanding support team of providers in putting together incredible courses designed to optimize your professional experience. As a DNP, CRNA, NSMP-C, I have purchased several courses and will continue to take advantage of these courses. When I obtain my FNP-C, I will definitely utilize these refreshers to maximize my services for my clients. Thanks Justin, keep up the fantastic work in providing these opportunities.

Dawn S: EliteNP courses are user friendly, easy to follow, and full of information put in order for user to understand. Taking courses at your own pace, and having access to them to refer back too is golden. I can't say enough good things about my experience. Justin you rock!!!

Tashica B: Justin and the Elite NP community goes above and beyond to empower NPs! The courses, the feedback, the actionable steps/info to start a business is immeasurable! So happy I came across this forum and super excited about what I will accomplish as a result of it! So appreciative for all the useful information!

Ebony C: Justin is amazing! I love that he makes himself available, he is responsive and ready to assist in any way. I’m so grateful for his business savvy! Building my own thing was that much better and I feel supported!