Compare Ophthalmic Medical Technicians & Dental Hygienists District Of Columbia

Comparison Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Dental Hygienists
Salary

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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $33,600
Dental Hygienists $85,600
Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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.

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.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Dental Hygienists
Dental Hygienists

Associate's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Dental Hygienists
Dental Hygienists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

4 related certifications

Certification for Dental Hygienists
Dental Hygienists

3 related certifications

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