Acupuncture

Duties and Responsibilities: a traditional Chinese medical art practiced for more than 5,000 years, involves inserting fine needles at points on the body's surface to influence physiological functions. Acupuncture practitioners treat a wide range of physical and psychological conditions and provide support for patients with chronic diseases. They can work in a variety of settings, including in private practice and hospitals. Most acupuncturists have master's degrees or graduate certificates from accredited acupuncture programs. Most states require licensing or certification, and their regulations vary.

Salary: $28,980 - $81,720

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.

Refection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I don’t think I would like to be one since I don’t really like needles or anything similar to that. So probably I wouldn’t be interested in that even though it is a great career and you get paid a lot.