IV Cannulation & Therapy | MObyJC Injector Academy

Pathway III · Live Now · IV Cannulation & Therapy

Open the door to IV practice.

Master peripheral cannulation and IV access, the clinical foundation underneath aesthetic and wellness IV therapy. NP-led, NZ-built, and structured for clinicians ready to confidently extend their scope.

Open to NZ-registered healthcare practitioners working within scope.

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Endorsed by
College of Nurses Aotearoa
Recognised by
CANNZ
Delivered by
A nurse practitioner-led faculty

Course Investment

Everything included. No surprises.

Course Investment

NZD $549

Incl. GST

  • Online theory modules, self-paced
  • NP-led clinical practical day with supervised cannulation
  • NZ-aligned protocols and competency assessment
  • CPD hours documented on completion
  • Lifetime access to your learning materials
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Why This Exists

IV is the next clinical frontier.

Wellness, recovery, and aesthetic IV therapy are growing fast in New Zealand. The gap is not demand. The gap is competent, compliant practitioners.

The skill that opens up an entire modality

Cannulation is the threshold competency. Get it right, and the door to wellness IV, aesthetic IV therapy, and broader clinical IV services opens. Get it wrong, and you are managing painful patient experiences, infiltrated lines, and a confidence gap that holds your whole practice back.

Most NZ training in cannulation is built for hospital nurses doing cannulation as part of an inpatient shift. Useful, but not designed for the clinical context of an aesthetic or wellness clinic. The MObyJC IV Cannulation course is built specifically for the practitioner running independent or clinic-based IV services. NZ-aligned. NP-led. Structured for confidence from day one.

And it is the foundation underneath the broader IV Infusion Pathway, the next step in our IV curriculum. Cannulation comes first because it has to.

The hand that holds the cannula decides the experience. We make that hand confident.

The Curriculum

Four modules. Ten lessons.

Vein anatomy, NZ regulation, cannulation technique, infusion cocktails, complications, and practical sign-off. Built for the realities of a private clinic, not a hospital ward.

Module 01 · Vein Anatomy, Physiology & NZ Regulation

The clinical and regulatory foundation.

Before you insert a line, you need to understand what you are inserting it into, and what the law says about doing it. Module One builds the foundation the rest of the course sits on.

  • L1 What is a vein? Structure, function, and why we use veins for IV access.
  • L2 Vessel selection: anatomy of the forearm and antecubital fossa, vessel assessment, and site selection.
  • L3 NZ regulatory framework: Medicines Act 1981, scope of practice, standing orders, and prescribing pathways.

Module 02 · Holistic Wellness & IV Therapy in Aesthetic Practice

How IV fits the aesthetic practitioner's world.

IV therapy is not a standalone service. Module Two explores how intravenous wellness fits within a broader holistic approach to patient care, and how practitioners in aesthetic medicine are uniquely positioned to offer it. The module also introduces the governance framework that governs what can be administered, and by whom.

  • L1 Holistic health and aesthetic medicine: how IV wellness integrates with skin health, recovery, energy, and the patient outcomes your clients are already seeking.
  • L2 IV therapy as a clinical service: the categories of IV wellness therapy, how formulations are structured, and the clinical rationale behind them, without naming specific medicines.
  • L3 Governance and oversight: Section 29 of the Medicines Act 1981, standing orders, prescribing authority, and what you can and cannot administer independently.

Module 03 · Cannulation Technique & Infection Control

The procedural core of the course.

Module Three takes you through the full cannulation procedure, from patient preparation to line securement, with aseptic non-touch technique built in throughout.

  • L1 The cannulation procedure: equipment, patient preparation, needle angles, advancement, flashback, and securement.
  • L2 Aseptic non-touch technique: hand hygiene, skin preparation, sterile field, and the documentation standards that protect your patient and your practice.

Module 04 · Complications, Aftercare & Sign-Off

Closing the loop.

Recognising and responding to complications, documenting properly, providing aftercare, and the practical sign-off that confirms competency at the end of your in-person clinical day.

  • L1 Complications and emergency response: infiltration, extravasation, vasovagal, infection, and anaphylaxis.
  • L2 Documentation, aftercare and governance: consent, clinical records, aftercare instructions, and incident reporting.
  • L3 Next steps and practical sign-off: competency assessment, CPD documentation, and your pathway into IV practice.

Look Inside the Course

Clinical diagrams, built for injectors.

Clinical slide titled What is a Vein, showing the three-layer wall structure of a typical vein, deoxygenated blood return to the heart, one-way valves, and key vein characteristics including low pressure, thin walls, and high capacitance. Illustrated cross-section of vein anatomy with tunica externa, tunica media, tunica intima, valve, lumen, and blood flow labelled.

Module 01 · Vein Anatomy

Understanding the vessel before you access it

Module One opens with a detailed breakdown of vein anatomy: the three-layer wall structure (tunica externa, media, and intima), the role of one-way valves, and why veins are the preferred access point for IV therapy.

Every diagram in the course is built to translate directly into clinical decision-making, not just exam recall.

A note on infusion cocktails

Where the course ends, oversight begins.

Module Two introduces infusion cocktails as a guide: showing what is possible with IV infusion therapy and what these formulations are designed to do clinically. It gives you the language and the framework to understand the modality.

What it is not is a licence to prepare and administer infusions independently. Delivering IV infusion therapy in clinic requires medical oversight, prescribing pathways, and standing orders. That is where MObyJC oversight comes in, and we would rather tell you that upfront than oversell what this course alone can do.

Learn more about oversight →

Everything in One Investment

No upsells. No surprise fees.

$549 covers everything: theory, practical day, sign-off, and lifetime access to your materials.

  • Four structured modules, ten lessonsAnatomy, regulation, technique, cocktails, complications, and governance.
  • Ten clinical slide packsProfessionally illustrated, paced for self-directed learning.
  • A workbook for every lessonRecall exercises, knowledge-check questions, clinical scenarios.
  • One in-person practical dayAt our partner clinic in South Auckland, supervised cannulation under NP-led oversight.
  • Practical competency sign-offOn completion, based on demonstrated skill, not just theory.
  • NZ regulatory and compliance frameworkBuilt into the curriculum, not bolted on.
  • MObyJC Injector Hub accessCommunity, peer support, and ongoing CPD with NP-led oversight.
  • Lifetime access to your learning materialsYours to keep for your career.

Who It's For

Three honest starting points.

Adding IV to your aesthetic practice

You already inject. You are seeing IV demand from your patients. This is the foundation skill that lets you say yes, confidently and compliantly, when wellness IV walks through your door.

Refreshing skills you have not used recently

You learned cannulation as a student or in a hospital role years ago and have not practised it regularly since. A structured refresher rebuilds the confidence and the habits to insert a line cleanly, every time.

Building toward IV therapy services

This is the first deliberate step. Cannulation, regulation, formulations, and complications, taught together. The next step is medical oversight to start delivering, which we provide separately when you are ready.

Included in your enrolment

Welcome to the Injector Hub.

Every IV Cannulation student receives access to the MObyJC Injector Hub, our community of independent aesthetic and IV practitioners across New Zealand. Peer support, ongoing CPD content, NP-led oversight, and a direct line to the team that built the course. Where the learning continues, long after the practical day is done.

Where This Sits in Your Journey

IV Cannulation is Pillar III.

Three pillars in the Academy ecosystem. IV Cannulation is the entry point to the IV Infusion Pathway.

I.

Anatomy for Injectors

The clinical foundation. Layered anatomy, vascular danger zones, nerve mapping, applied filler anatomy.

II.

Aesthetic Foundations

Anti-wrinkle and dermal filler, foundation through advanced. Hands-on practicums in a live clinic.

III.

IV Cannulation & Therapy

Peripheral cannulation, IV access, and the foundation for aesthetic and wellness IV therapy.

John Boy Jerry, NP

Taught by clinicians who practise IV daily

"John leads the IV Cannulation curriculum personally. Nineteen years of nursing across urgent care, primary care, and aesthetic medicine, including extensive IV practice. The course is built on the cases he sees, the protocols he runs in his own clinical work, and the prescribing-level oversight he brings to every standing order MObyJC issues."

John Boy Jerry, NP Clinical Director · Lead Faculty Nurse Practitioner (NP) · CANNZ Affiliated · 19+ Years Nursing Experience

Questions, Addressed

The questions most likely to come up before you enrol.

Do I need a prescriber relationship before I enrol?

No. You can enrol and complete the theory modules without a prescriber in place. We can support you with a prescribing pathway through MObyJC during or after the course, though that is independent of the training itself, and you are welcome to use any compliant prescriber.

Is this course suitable if I have never cannulated before?

Yes. The course is designed for practitioners at all experience levels, including those who have never cannulated in a clinical setting. The practical day is structured to build skill from the ground up under direct NP supervision, so no prior cannulation experience is required to enrol.

What happens at the clinical practical day?

The practical day takes place at JC Injectables clinic in South Auckland. You will complete supervised cannulation practice under NP oversight, work through vessel selection and technique in a real clinical environment, and complete your competency-based sign-off. Cohort sizes are kept small to protect your supervised practice time.

Can I practise IV therapy immediately after completing the course?

You will be clinically ready to cannulate within scope on completion. Practising IV therapy services requires indemnity insurance, prescribing rights or a standing order arrangement, and a compliant clinic environment. We walk you through all of this during the course and can support you with next steps.

Is this course CPD-recognised?

Yes. CPD hours are documented on completion and are recognised by the Nursing Council for continuing competence. The programme is endorsed by the College of Nurses Aotearoa, and other professional bodies recognise the hours under their own CPD frameworks.

How does this fit into the broader IV Infusion Pathway?

IV Cannulation is the foundation skill for our full IV Infusion Pathway, which extends into wellness drips, formulation knowledge, prescribing pathways, and clinic protocols. You need to be competent at cannulation before progressing. This course is Step One.

Do I need to commit to MObyJC oversight to take this course?

No. Training is training. There are no oversight commitments required to complete your course. If you choose to join the MObyJC community afterwards, you will receive an exclusive discounted rate on medical oversight, but that is entirely your call.

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$549 incl. GST. Theory available immediately. Practical day scheduled at enrolment. The first step into IV practice, done properly.

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Important Information: IV infusion therapy is a wellness service and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. All infusions are administered under medical oversight, following individual clinical assessment by a qualified practitioner.