Thursday, May 15, 2014

Oriental Medicine Doctor

                       Oriental Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:
       Oriental Medicine Practitioners use forms of acupuncture and treatment through the Chinese concept of “qi” which means energy. Oriental medicine treats a variety of ailments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalance within a body’s energy levels and working to readjust liquids or fuels.

Salary: $61,000                                       

Education:

        Some practitioners are licensed to be a physician’s assistant and then take classes to become certified in oriental medicine. Most practitioners earn a Bachelor’s degree in biology or another medical related field, then go on to fill state requirements for practicing oriental medicine. Most states require students to work as an intern or apprentice for a specific number of hours in order to qualify for certification, and then have them take an examination to become certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Most training is obtained during an internship or apprenticeship, and many students who work as intern often get hired in as a full-time practitioner once their certification is obtained.

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