traditional Chinese medicine practitioner

Education

• College / CEGEP

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
• Advise patients on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions
• Manipulate or apply pressure to various parts of the body, hands and feet
• Treat patients by the insertion of acupuncture needles or through stimulation techniques
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Maintain accurate records
• Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
• Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques
• Explain procedures
• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans

Area of specialization

• Chinese medicine

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Positive attitude

Experience

• Experience an asset

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)