Compare Occupational Therapy Aides & Occupational Therapists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Occupational Therapy Aides Not Available
Occupational Therapists $92,700

Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

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

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

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

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.


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.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Medium
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Very High

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.

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Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Very Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Medium

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Very Low
Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Medium

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Very 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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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Medium

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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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
High
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Very High

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.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
High

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.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
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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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Licensing

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Licensing for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists

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 Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides

1 related certifications

Certification for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists

6 related certifications

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