ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient's skin at specific points on the body - the needles are inserted to various depths. The medical community is not in conclusive agreement about how acupuncture works scientifically. However, we do know that it does have some therapeutic benefits, including pain relief and alleviation from nausea caused by chemotherapy.

SALARY:72,710

EDUCATION:

              prerequisites: Background in science, application essay, letter of recommendation, GRE scores.

Special Requirements: Hepatitis B and tuberculosis skin tests, CPR certification.

Program Levels and Length: Master's degree, typically 3-4 years.

Experiential Learning: Internships.

Online Availability: Few courses are available online in this field.

REFLECTION: I wouldn’t like to be one because it looks like a difficult job to do because u got to know where to put the needles and where not to.