STEP 516: Trypanophobia: An Approach to Needle-phobic Patients (CE: 1.0)

This article discusses what trypanophobia is and how healthcare professionals can recognize the fear of needles among their patients. The available treatment options to help patients overcome their fear of needles. This article also goes over how healthcare professionals can understand their patient's fears.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain what trypanophobia is and why it’s important
  • Describe the various treatment strategies for trypanophobia
  • Identify tips for healthcare staff to understand patient fears and phobias of needles

Author(s):

  • Francine Oran, BS, MA, RMA (AMT), AHI (AMT), RPT (AMT)

Relevant Certifications:

  • Allied Health Instructor (AHI)
  • Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

Launch Date: 2024

Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Course opens: 
11/30/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2099
Cost:
$15.00
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Price

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$15.00
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Additional Details:

  • Quiz Attempts: 5
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

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