ACUPUNCTURE
Duties & 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.
Average Salary: $120,000
Educational Requirements:
Most licensed acupuncturist 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.
