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Acupuncturist
Acupuncturists insert needles into pressure points on clients' bodies to help with stress and improve their wellbeing.
Average salary (a year)
£0.0
Starter
£0.0
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 39.0 hours
variable
Work Hours
freelance / self-employed
managing your own hours
How to become
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You can get into this job through specialist courses run by professional bodies.
Other Routes
You'll need to get a qualification that is recognised by a professional body like the:British Acupuncture Council, Acupuncture Society, Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
You can do different level courses, with some going up to degree. You can find out what the entry requirements are from the professional body.
Some courses approved by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board can lead to membership of the British Acupuncture Council.
British Medical Acupuncture Society
If you're already a qualified healthcare professional, you could train in acupuncture with the British Medical Acupuncture Society.
As a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, you can use acupuncture in your professional practice.
More Information
Professional And Industry Bodies
You might find it useful to join the British Acupuncture Council or the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
Further Information
You can find out more a career in acupuncture from the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board, the British Acupuncture Council or the NHS.
What it takes
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Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Knowledge of medicine and dentistry
    Knowledge of psychology
    Sensitivity and understanding
    Customer service skills
    Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    The ability to use your initiative
    Counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
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What you will do
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Day to day tasks
As an acupuncturist you could
learn about your client's lifestyle, diet, emotions and symptoms, diagnose problems and decide what action to take, choose points on the body to be treated and insert needles, refer clients to medical practitioners, keep records
Working environment
You could work from home, at a hospice, in a therapy clinic, at a GP practice or in an NHS or private hospital.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience you could move into teaching or research.
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