Chinese (Oriental)
Medicine
Duties and Responsibilities: Oriental Medicine is a treatment using acupuncture
through the Chinese concept of “qi”, which means energy. They treat a variety of illnesses such as, headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other
illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalance within a body’s energy levels
and working to readjust fluids or tissues in order to keep the body in balance
and relieve pain. Acupuncture treatments involve the use of needles being
placed in joints and tissues. Cupping involves using cups as a suction
equipment to help release toxins from within the body.
Salary: $61,000 per year
Education: 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.
I would not like to do this as my job because I would not like to learn how to do these things even though they get paid well.
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