Compare Anesthesiologist Assistants & Surgical Assistants District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Anesthesiologist Assistants $127,100
Surgical Assistants Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Anesthesiologist Assistants
Anesthesiologist Assistants
Medium
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Surgical Assistants
Surgical Assistants
High

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Anesthesiologist Assistants
Anesthesiologist Assistants

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Surgical Assistants
Surgical Assistants

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Anesthesiologist Assistants
Anesthesiologist Assistants

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Surgical Assistants
Surgical Assistants

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Anesthesiologist Assistants
Anesthesiologist Assistants

2 related certifications

Certification for Surgical Assistants
Surgical Assistants

3 related certifications

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