Duties and Responsibilities: Chinese (oriental) medicine is an ancient type of medicine used in China and other parts of Asia for many years now. The medicine consists of using different types of herbs for medicinal purposes as well as the practice of acupuncture and tai chi to help and prevent health problems. The medicine has been so effective that people have been using it either as a main form of curation or a different approach for over 2,500 years all over the world.
Salary: $50,000-$100,000 a year
Education: To become an oriental medicine practitioner you first need a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. Another requirement is for a training in acupuncture to be obtained.
Reflection: I would probably want to become a practitioner of oriental medicine because it really interests me. Another reason for my interest would probably be that I am a huge believer in natural herbs from the earth and their healing powers above some modern medicines. Understanding how the body functions is relevant in this career and that is something that has always caught my attention.
