Acupuncturist

Acupuncturist

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 acupunctural 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 a patient’s body.

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

Average Salary: $43,000 - $60,000

Educational Requirements:

                The required licensing requirements vary from state to state. 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.

                California is the only exception: they have established their own Board Certification. If you are planning to practice acupuncture in California, it would be wise to read up on their requirements for legal practice.