Acupuncture
Duties and responsibilities:
Unlike conventional western medical practice, acupuncture
professionals are trained to treat the entire individual rather than the
specific illness or condition. They take into account a patient's physical, mental
and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment.
In addition to providing acupuncture therapy, practitioners help their patients
achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.
Salary: $75,000-$80,000
Education:
Most licensed acupuncturists hold master's degrees or
post-baccalaureate certificates from schools accredited by the Accreditation
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As the Council of
Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine explain, most programs require 1,500-2,000 hours
of acupuncture training and take 3-4 years to complete.
Reflection: I won't like to be one because I dislike needles and I don't like to touch strangers.