Acupuncturists
Acupuncture Physician, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Licensed Acupuncturist (LAC)
What they do:
Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies.
On the job, you would:
- Develop individual treatment plans and strategies.
- Adhere to local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes.
- Insert needles to provide acupuncture treatment.
Knowledge
Health
- medicine and dentistry
- therapy and counseling
Business
- customer service
- sales and marketing
Math and Science
- psychology
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Independence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Medical software
- Electronic health record EHR software
- QPuncture II
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
Education
Education: (rated 5 of 5)
master's degree or
professional degree
usually needed
professional degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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