Acupuncturist

Overview

Diagnose the physical ailments of patients and treat these ailments by

the insertion of small needles into the surface of a patient's skin.
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

AVERAGE WAGE RATE

2011
2012
2013
2014

280,969
288,152
294,806
302,219

CANADIAN AVERAGE
2015

$88,427

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020

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What They Do

Main Duties
Diagnose the diseases and injuries of patients
Treat patients with the insertion of acupuncture needles
Use heat, pressure, electric current or rays of light to treat patients

309,170
315,279
320,932
326,526
332,120
338,099

Work Environment
Acupuncture treatments are usually done in private patient rooms and quiet
environments within a clinic or hospital setting. People in this profession can often
be self employed, running their own business either in a rented building or within
their own homes. Hours vary, but it is usually a full time schedule that runs
throughout the week, possibly extending into the weekend. Acupuncturists may
even choose to perform the treatment in patient's own homes for their convenience.

Potential Employers
Clinics
Health clubs
Spas

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Doctor of Traditional
Chinese Medicine

How to Become an
Acupuncturist

Doctors of Traditional
Chinese Medicine help
people to get better when ill,
and to maintain a healthy
lifestyle. They use
acupuncture and chinese
herbal medicine to affect
changes in the body in a
natural way.

Acupuncturists need a high

school diploma and,
depending on the state, an
associate's degree.
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Getting There

Employment Requirements
Acupuncturists require completion of a training program in acupuncture and may require some
university undergraduate studies in science, training in a related health care discipline, or work
experience under the supervision of a registered acupuncturist
Registration with a regulatory body is required for acupuncturists in Quebec, Alberta and British
Columbia

Required Education
The following education levels may be required:
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COLLEGE OR APPRENTICESHIP

JOB SEEKERS VS JOB OPENINGS

2011
2013
2015
2017
2019

12,212
16,423
12,646
15,967
12,863
16,759
13,069
15,754
13,227
15,833

UNIVERSITY

Job Openings

Job Seekers

2012
2014
2016
2018
2020

12,457
16,076
12,755
16,964
12,968
16,085
13,149
15,730
13,325
16,388

Courtesy: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Canadian Occupational Projection System

Jobs
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Seeking a Full-Time Registered Massage Therapist

Date Posted: Oct 29, 2014

a fantastic team of chiropractors, massage therapists, an acupuncturist, a pedorthist, a laser technician,

a registered dietitian and reception. We would love to welcome you to our team! The successful
candidate must have the following...>

Company: Southcentre Health & Wellness

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