Compare Orthotists and Prosthetists & Hearing Aid Specialists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Orthotists and Prosthetists $39,800
Hearing Aid Specialists Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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.

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

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

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

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.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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.

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

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.

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.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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.

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.


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.

Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Very Low
Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hearing Aid Specialists
Hearing Aid Specialists
Medium

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Medium
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hearing Aid Specialists
Hearing Aid Specialists
High

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Medium
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hearing Aid Specialists
Hearing Aid Specialists
High

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

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Hearing Aid Specialists
Hearing Aid Specialists

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Hearing Aid Specialists
Hearing Aid Specialists

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 Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists

16 related certifications

Certification for Hearing Aid Specialists
Hearing Aid Specialists

1 related certifications

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