Compare Physical Therapist Aides & Dental Hygienists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Physical Therapist Aides $34,500
Dental Hygienists $85,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.

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


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides
Very Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dental Hygienists
Dental Hygienists
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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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Dental Hygienists
Dental Hygienists

Licensing

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Licensing for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides

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 Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides

4 related certifications

Certification for Dental Hygienists
Dental Hygienists

3 related certifications

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