Mentorship Pillars

Core principles that govern safe and rational IV nutrient therapy. Covers pharmacology and physiology relevant to IV administration, nutrient kinetics, dosing logic, route selection, and patient selection. Emphasis is placed on translating theory into defensible clinical reasoning consistent with Ontario standards.

From formulation to infusion. Covers nutrient selection (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, purified extracts), compatibility, sequencing, stability considerations, osmolarity, dilution, and compounding logic. Includes practical discussion of alternatives to IV delivery when appropriate.

Practising defensibly in any jurisdiction. Covers charting standards, medico-legal documentation, consent language, inter-professional communication, patient education, expectation management, and regulatory risk mitigation. Emphasis is placed on clarity, justification, and audit-resilient records.

Building and revisiting a sound clinical picture.

Covers intake assessment, red flags, informed consent considerations, baseline and follow-up laboratory interpretation, trend analysis, and when reassessment or referral is required. Emphasises documentation of rationale for continuation, modification, or discontinuation of IVNT.

Prevention, recognition, and response.

Covers common and uncommon adverse effects, troubleshooting infusion reactions, post-infusion issues, escalation thresholds, emergency preparedness, scope-appropriate response, and documentation. Emphasises duty of care, delegation boundaries, and clinic safety systems.

Applied learning over time. Consists of ongoing case discussions, troubleshooting, protocol refinement, adverse event review, and practical questions arising from real-world practice. Sessions are mentee-driven and evolve with clinical exposure, reinforcing judgment, safety, and regulatory awareness throughout the year.