registered acupuncturist

Work setting

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

• Diagnose patient illnesses and minor injuries, such as allergies and muscle strains or sprains
• Diagnose physiological disorders and injuries of patients
• Treat patients by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changes
• Treat the diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients
• Manipulate or apply pressure to various parts of the body, hands and feet
• Provide other alternative forms of health care to patients
• Treat patients by the insertion of acupuncture needles or through stimulation techniques

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration by the appropriate provincial or territorial authority for acupuncturists

Area of specialization

• Acupuncture

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 35 hours per week