Do you want to become a Acupuncturist? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Acupuncturists treat peoplein order to relieve pain, prevent illness and to aid healing. Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine. It involves stimulating specific areas of the body, usually by inserting very fine needles into carefully selected parts of the body. Acupuncturists can also use small electric currents or massage.
Acupuncturists work flexible hours. They usually work indoors in a clinic or treatment centre.
Most acupuncturists are self-employed and charge between £30 and £80 an hour. Newly-trained acupuncturists might earn around £10,000 a year, and with experience they can earn more than £30,000 a year.
An acupuncturist should:
The number of acupuncturists in the UK has grown rapidly. There are now over 2,400 acupuncturists registered with the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). There is a shortage of acupuncturists in some parts of the UK.
Acupuncturists usually train for at least three years full time (or the equivalent part time). Entry to courses usually require two or three A levels/four H grades, plus five GCSEs/S grades (A-C/1-3). Equivalent qualifications are accepted.
There are eight colleges that offer training recognised by the BAcC.
Success in this career depends on gaining a reputation as a good acupuncturist and building up a business.
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