Compare Psychiatric Technicians & Physical Therapist Aides District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Psychiatric Technicians $65,000
Physical Therapist Aides $34,500
Similar skills & knowledge

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Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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

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

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.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

5 related certifications

Certification for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides

4 related certifications

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