acupuncturist

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• Diagnose patient illnesses and minor injuries, such as allergies and muscle strains or sprains .
• Diagnose physiological disorders and injuries of patients.
• Treat patients by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changes.
• Treat the diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients.
• Advise patients on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions.
• Manipulate or apply pressure to various parts of the body, hands and feet.
• Provide other alternative forms of health care to patients.
• Treat patients by the insertion of acupuncture needles or through stimulation techniques.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Registration by the appropriate provincial or territorial authority for acupuncturists.

Area of specialization:

Acupuncture. Chinese medicine.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.

Experience:

Experience an asset.