Western Medicine Doctor
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: $50,000 annually
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 (CCAOM) explains, most programs require
1,500-2,000 hours of acupuncture training and take 3-4 years to complete.
Graduates must pass the certification exam offered by NCCAOM and fulfill any
additional state licensing requirements.
Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why?
Why not?
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