32200 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists are in high demand throughout Canada’s Healthcare sector. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists that can range from $42,400 to $105,900 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including group or team practices, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and health clubs. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists in Canada.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Acupuncturist
• Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners

• Diagnose within the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine the diseases, physiological disorders, and injuries of patients.
• Explain procedures, risks, and benefits of treatments to patients.
• Prescribe and administer treatment such as acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), scraping (Gua Sha), cupping therapy, moxibustion, acupressure, and auriculotherapy.
• May prescribe and administer Chinese manipulative therapy (Tui Na), energy control therapy (Qi Gong), and laser therapy.
• May suggest home care instructions and provide information about life therapies including energy control therapy (Qi Gong), Chinese shadow boxing (Tai Ji Quan), and Chinese food cure recipes (Shi Liao).
• Maintain patient records.
• Prescribe and administer treatment using raw or granule herbs and other medicines or dietary supplements.
• May collaborate with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists when developing treatment plans for patients.

Acupuncturists

• Diagnose symptoms, imbalances, physiological disorders, and injuries of patients according to Chinese medicine traditions.
• Educate patients on the risks and benefits of treatments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, scraping, or electrical current.
• Evaluate and document patients' progress.
• May provide dietary and lifestyle advice including information on life therapies such as energy control therapy (Qi Gong).
• May develop treatment plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Employment Requirements

• Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners usually require completion of a four to five-year diploma program in traditional Chinese medicine from a private institute or completion of a program in traditional Chinese medicine from recognized medical schools abroad.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in Ontario and British Columbia, which includes completion of an approved registration examination.
• Acupuncturists usually require completion of a three- to four-year diploma program in acupuncture from a private institute or completion of some university undergraduate studies in science and training in a related healthcare discipline or work experience under the supervision of a registered acupuncturist.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required for acupuncturists in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, which includes completion of an approved registration examination.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 32200

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists are expected to total 36,000, while 28,300 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 32200.