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Acupuncturist
Medicine, Healthcare & Social Services
ANZSCO ID 252211
Summary
Acupuncturists treat disorders and illnesses by stimulating the body's defence mechanisms through inserting fine needles into the skin.
Employment Pathway
A bachelor degree in health science majoring in either Chinese medicine or acupuncture is usually needed to work as an Acupuncturist.
Top Skills Required
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Key tasks
- Assesses patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing
- Develops and implements treatment plans using acupuncture.
- Evaluates and documents patients' progress through treatment plans.
Facts about this occupation
27.9% Growth
44% Full-time Share
N/A Avg Pay/Wk
1,400 Workers
47 years Avg Age
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