Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

- Mandarin

Work setting

- Private practice
- Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

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
- 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
- Provide other alternative forms of health care to patients
- Treat patients by the insertion of acupuncture needles or through stimulation techniques

Credentials





Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Registration by the appropriate provincial or territorial authority for acupuncturists

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

- Acupuncture
- Chinese medicine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Rapid-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player

📌 registered acupuncture practitioner (Calgary)
🏢 ACATCM
📍 Calgary