auricular therapy

Auricular Therapy

Duties and Responsibilities: Is an alternative medicine where you have a reflection of the entire body represented on the auricle, the outer portion of the ear; acupuncture can reduce symptoms in patients with minor depression, chronic anxiety disorders and general anxiety disorders. Unlike regular Acupuncturists who use points throughout the body, you, the Auricular Acupuncturist, focus your energy solely on the ear. It is believed that the ear represents the entire person, with over 100 different pressure points that correspond with the various parts of the body.

Salary: $38,000 - $ 137,000

Education: C

Passing score on ACI practicum exam offered by an authorized ACI examiner. The practicum evaluation will require discussion of applicant’s clinical experience with auriculotherapy and auricular acupuncture and a demonstration of clinical skills using auriculotherapy techniques, material and equipment used in that one’s clinical practice. The written and practicum ACI exams are usually given together and can be taken before the completion of other ACI certification forms and requirements. However, all ACI documents must be completed and turned into the ACI office within 60 days of passing the exams.

Documentation of 20 clinical cases treated with auriculotherapy using the Auriculotherapy Treatment Form (ATF) provided by ACI. Each vignette should include the health condition treated, clinical assessments prior to auriculotherapy treatment, the specific auricular points stimulated, the number of treatment sessions given, and the outcome of the treatment.

REFLECTION: I think that I  would be a like of they because, is a job interesting, you can find the exacts points in the ear  and eliminate discomfort of the patient.