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Acupuncture As A Career Choice

M. Ben Aria

Not so long ago, a person's future career was determined by that of his or her parents. Many women became secretaries or typists and young men followed in their fathers' footsteps, moving into the family business. Times began to change, and opportunities for employment widened, allowing people the freedom to choose many different careers. Today, children are often asked what they'd like to be when they grow up - a doctor, a lawyer, a scientist, or a zoo keeper are all possible areas of employment. However, not many children would choose to be an acupuncturist, though the career possibilities in acupuncture are vast.

There are many outlets for the practice of acupuncture, making it a good choice of career. Sports therapist and trainers use acupuncture in their field. Physical therapists and chiropractors also include acupuncture in their clients' treatments. Psychological fields have shown that acupuncture can ease depression, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Results have shown time and again that acupuncture eases both the body and mind's tensions, making it appealing to many different people.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) is a billion dollar industry. It is expected to double in size within the next twenty years, as more and more people turn to acupuncture to deal with health and mental issues in a different, more naturalistic way. When more people begin to request a certain service, this leads to an increased need for practitioners. In the United States, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requires that acupuncturists be licensed and trained. This training is actually quite extensive and can take many years, definitely not as easy as running down to the local city hall and picking up a piece of paper. It is training that teaches the student how to identify the patient's problem, suggest a treatment plan, and then begin the process of treating the issue.

When choosing a college or vocational school to become a licensed and trained acupuncturist, it is important to check on a few things. The first is the length of the course, and the amount of information covered. The second is if there is practical field work, essential to learning the actual hands-on material of acupuncture. The third is if it is an accredited school. There is not much use to go to school for a long time only to find out that the school is not accredited. Acupuncture as a career might not be for everyone, but it is definitely a consideration with today's booming health field careers. Check it out and you might find it surprisingly interesting.

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