Education
College/CEGEP
Work setting
Private practice
Tasks
Diagnose patient illnesses and minor injuries, such as allergies and muscle strains or sprains Diagnose physiological disorders and injuries of patientsTreat patients by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changesAdvise patients on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditionsManipulate or apply pressure to various parts of the body, hands and feetProvide other alternative forms of health care to patientsTreat 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
Type of treatment experience
Pain management
Area of specialization
AcupunctureChinese medicineHerbal medicine
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Personal suitability
Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam player
Employment terms options
Evening
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
DayWeekend
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week