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.