Acupuncture

                                                  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Acupuncturists use needles and electrical currents to treat a variety of symptoms and disorders. Some acupuncturists also provide massage and preventative treatments. Responsibilities for acupuncturist jobs include:

§  Following all safety, quality, and infection control procedures and guidelines.

§  Maintaining detailed health records and evaluating treatment outcomes.

§  Identifying the correct treatment point locations on patient’s body.

§  Ensuring that all laws and regulations are followed as they pertain to providing healthcare.

The majority of acupuncturists are self-employed, meaning that the work environment is whatever they make of it. They work in offices that they either lease or own.

Salary: $45,000

Education:

Most states require a degree from an accredited acupuncture college followed by a board certification from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Those interested need the following skills: marketing, managing an office, and maintaining positive relationships with clients.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a acupuncture because it’s not a field that interests me.