Compare Occupational Therapy Aides & Exercise Physiologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

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

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.

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

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

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.


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.

Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Very Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Exercise Physiologists
Exercise Physiologists
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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Reading Comprehension Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Medium
Reading Comprehension Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Exercise Physiologists
Exercise Physiologists
High

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Exercise Physiologists
Exercise Physiologists
Medium

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

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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 Exercise Physiologists
Exercise Physiologists
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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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 Exercise Physiologists
Exercise Physiologists

Licensing

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Licensing for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Exercise Physiologists
Exercise Physiologists

No license found 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 Exercise Physiologists
Exercise Physiologists

4 related certifications

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