Acupuncturist, Kaihaumanu ngira
Also known as
- Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, acupuncture therapist, holistic health practitioner, natural health practitioner, alternative medicine practitioner
Acupuncturists treat health problems by using needles and other methods to stimulate acupuncture points on the body. They may provide massage and other healing treatments.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $36
Most common
$48
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-5 years
Acupuncturists
- usually work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in clinics and community health centres and may travel locally
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- use acupuncture needles to give therapeutic treatment
- interview patients to understand their health condition
- diagnose conditions and illnesses
- give holistic health advice
- recommend diet and lifestyle changes
- make treatment plans
- work with other medical professionals
- prepare medications
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You need
- a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) OR a relevant tertiary qualification in complementary therapies
- an Annual Practising Certificate
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Chinese Medicine Health Maintenance (Level 4)
- a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
- a master's degree in traditional Chinese medicine
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Chinese Medicine Council New Zealand
Phone Number,04 978 5040
reception@chinesemedicinecouncil.org.nz
https://www.chinesemedicinecouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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