Needle Phobia and Needle Shock

This class explains needle phobia, rooted in an inherited vasovagal reflex, and teaches safe, professional ways to manage needle shock and fear in your practice.

Honora Lee Wolfe
Honora Lee Wolfe

Course Overview

Please Note: This is a Reading Course.

 

Did you know the etiology of needle phobia is rooted in an inherited vasovagal reflex that causes shock with needle puncture? With repeated needle exposure, those with an inherited vasovagal shock reflex can develop a fear of needles. This class will help you understand the phenomena of needle shock and needle phobia and how to deal with these safely and professionally in your practice.

Objectives

  • Practitioners will understand causes of needle shock and needle phobia

  • Practitioners will understand safety issues associated with needle shock/phobia

  • Practitioners will understand how to deal effectively with patients who experience needle shock/phobia

Outline

  • 0 hrs - 15 min

    Reading - Discussion of needle phobia

  • 15 min - 30 min

    Reading - Genetic & psychological factors

  • 30 min - 45 min

    Reading - Needle shock causes & Treatment

  • 45 min - 1 hrs

    Reading - Personal experience with needle shock

Teacher

Honora Lee Wolfe

Honora Lee Wolfe began her studies in alternative health in 1975, becoming a founder and the first Director of the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Ms. Wolfe went on to study tuina massage at the Shanghai College of TCM and completed her acupuncture training in 1988.

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  • Note

    The course contents are available in an online format only; you will not receive a DVD or physical copy – they are only available through the internet in your online account.

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$50.17

More Details
  • CPDs:

    Approved By: AACMA (1), ANTA (1), ATMS (1), Acupuncture NZ (1), NCCAOM (1), Standard Certificate (1)

  • Language: English

  • Course Type: Reading

  • Course Length: 1 h

  • Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

  • Access Period: Lifetime

$50.17