Compare Physical Therapist Aides & Psychiatric Technicians District Of Columbia

Comparison Physical Therapist Aides Psychiatric Technicians
Salary

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Physical Therapist Aides $34,500
Psychiatric Technicians $65,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

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

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

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

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides
Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians
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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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians
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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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians
Medium

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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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 Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides

4 related certifications

Certification for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians

5 related certifications

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