Compare Occupational Therapy Assistants & Psychiatric Technicians District Of Columbia

Comparison Occupational Therapy... Psychiatric Technicians
Salary

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Occupational Therapy Assistants $64,400
Psychiatric Technicians $65,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

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.

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

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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.

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


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapy Assistants

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapy Assistants

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapy Assistants

2 related certifications

Certification for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

5 related certifications

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