Compare Cytotechnologists & Dental Assistants District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Cytotechnologists $64,600
Dental Assistants $51,600
Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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

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

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.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants
High

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.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Very Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Medium
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dental Assistants
Dental 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 Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Dental Assistants
Dental 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 Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

2 related certifications

Certification for Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants

23 related certifications

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