Ketamine Training
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For Medical Providers
Ketamine Infusion Training
Learn How to Safely Add Ketamine Infusion Therapy to Your Practice
Ketamine infusion therapy is transforming the treatment landscape for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. Yet many clinicians are interested in offering ketamine but don’t know where to begin.
Ketamine doesn’t just treat symptoms—it helps the brain repair itself. By stimulating the growth of dendritic connections between neurons, ketamine promotes neuroplasticity and can help restore healthier brain communication.
Bridging The Gap
Why Ketamine Infusion Therapy Matters
Despite advances in psychiatry and pain management, many patients continue to suffer from conditions that do not respond to traditional treatments.
Research suggests that a significant portion of patients with major depressive disorder do not respond adequately to standard antidepressants. Ketamine infusion therapy has emerged as a promising option for patients who have exhausted conventional approaches.
"Providers trained in ketamine infusion therapy are helping patients find relief where other treatments have failed."
Who This Training Is For
Designed for licensed medical professionals interested in providing ketamine infusion therapy safely and confidently, including:
- Physicians (MD / DO)
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- CRNAs
- Psychiatric Providers
- Other licensed clinicians involved in infusion-based care
Whether you’re exploring how to incorporate ketamine into your practice—or want to improve your existing protocols—this training gives you the exact framework you need.
The Clinical & Financial Advantage
Adding ketamine infusion therapy doesn't just change lives—it can fundamentally transform the financial health of your practice.
Transforming Mental Health
You went into medicine to heal people, but traditional treatments often fall short. Up to 30% of patients with major depressive disorder are considered treatment-resistant.
Ketamine allows you to offer rapid, profound relief—often within hours—to patients who have lost hope. Witnessing a patient emerge from severe depression or acute suicidal ideation is one of the most rewarding experiences a provider can have.
Provide relief where other treatments have failed
Pulling Practices from the Brink
Many independent practices face shrinking insurance reimbursements, rising overhead, and the constant stress of patient volume requirements. Some are on the brink of bankruptcy just trying to keep the doors open.
Ketamine infusion therapy is predominantly a cash-pay service. By adding a high-value, high-margin service to your clinic, you can significantly increase revenue without relying on insurance companies. This revenue diversification has literally saved practices from closure.
Build a resilient, cash-based revenue stream
What You Will Learn
Our training focuses on the complete clinical and operational aspects of delivering safe, effective ketamine infusion therapy.
Clinical Foundations
- •Mechanism of action of ketamine
- •Indications and contraindications
- •Patient screening and selection
- •Psychiatric and medical considerations
Treatment Protocols
- •IV infusion dosing strategies
- •Treatment schedules and maintenance protocols
- •Managing adverse reactions
- •Monitoring during infusion
Patient Safety
- •Pre-treatment assessments
- •Medical monitoring requirements
- •Emergency preparedness
- •Risk mitigation strategies
Practical Implementation
- •Setting up a ketamine infusion service
- •Documentation and consent forms
- •Integrating ketamine into an existing practice
- •Building referral networks
Hands-On Clinical Perspective
Unlike purely theoretical courses, our training emphasizes real-world clinical application. Our goal is to prepare clinicians to deliver safe, ethical, and effective ketamine care from day one.
Participants gain insight into:
- How ketamine treatments are delivered in a clinical setting
- Patient flow and workflow optimization
- Case examples from actual patients
- Best practices for achieving consistent outcomes
Training Format
Our program is designed to be both comprehensive and practical.
Didactic instruction
Clinical protocol review
Case-based learning
Q&A with experienced providers
Practice implementation guidance
What You Receive
You’ll leave with a structured approach for safely integrating ketamine infusion therapy into your clinical practice, completely equipped to begin serving patients.
- Evidence-based treatment protocols
- Patient screening and intake templates
- Infusion monitoring guidelines
- Consent and documentation examples
- Implementation guidance for starting a ketamine service
Why Train With Our Team
Our program is led by clinicians actively practicing ketamine infusion therapy and working directly with patients.
Safety-first protocols
Evidence-based practice
Real-world clinical insights
Practical guidance for implementation
"Our mission is to help providers deliver responsible, effective ketamine care while expanding treatment options for patients who need it most."
Program Schedule
Training Agenda
A comprehensive 2-day intensive designed to give you everything you need to start operating immediately.
Day 1: Theory & Foundations
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome, introductions, and overview of the day's objectives.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Clinical Foundations & Mechanism of Action
Deep dive into the pharmacology of ketamine, neuroplasticity, and how it targets the glutamate system differently than traditional antidepressants.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Patient Selection & Safety Protocols
Identifying ideal candidates, reviewing contraindications, psychiatric considerations, and establishing robust safety and monitoring standards.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Working Lunch: Building the Business Model
Discussing unit economics, cash-pay models vs. superbills, and the financial reality of running a successful ketamine clinic.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Treatment Protocols & Dosing Strategies
Reviewing IV infusion dosing, maintenance schedules, managing adverse reactions, and optimizing treatment flows.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hands-on Clinical Application
Simulated workflows, equipment setup, emergency preparedness, and case studies from actual practice.
Day 2: Advanced Application & Operations
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Day 1 Review
Brief recap of Day 1 concepts and Q&A session before moving into advanced topics.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Advanced Case Studies & Complex Patients
Analyzing difficult cases, comorbidity considerations, and tailoring dosing protocols for highly treatment-resistant patients.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Integration & Post-Infusion Care
The importance of integration coaching, psychotherapy referrals, and long-term patient care strategies.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Working Lunch: Patient Acquisition
Ethical marketing strategies, communicating value to prospective patients, and building community trust.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Clinical Immersion: Live Simulation
Full clinical run-throughs from patient intake through discharge, focusing on standard operating procedures.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Legal, Licensing, & Next Steps
Navigating DEA regulations, state board guidelines, risk management, and final closing remarks.
Certification Programs
Choose the training format that best fits your schedule and clinical needs. Both provide comprehensive education for delivering ketamine infusion therapy safely and effectively.
10-Hour Online Course
Taught by Charles Maddix, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
$2,300
A comprehensive, self-paced remote learning program covering the complete foundational framework for ketamine infusion therapy.
Self-paced online curriculum
Foundational theory and mechanisms of action
Patient selection and screening criteria
Dosing guidelines and treatment protocols
Safety, legal, and regulatory considerations
Certificate of completion
RECOMMENDED
2-Day In-Person Clinical
Immersive, hands-on masterclass
$5,300
The ultimate intensive training experience. Apply theory in a real clinical setting and master the operational workflow.
Everything in the Online Course
Hands-on clinical application and shadowing
Patient flow and workflow optimization
Live case examples and treatment observation
Direct mentorship from Charles Maddix
Comprehensive practice protocols and templates
Upcoming Training Dates
Enrollment is limited to ensure a focused learning environment and meaningful interaction with instructors. Request information about upcoming training dates and program details below.