Compare Physical Therapist Aides & Psychiatric Aides District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Physical Therapist Aides $34,500
Psychiatric Aides Not Available
Similar skills & knowledge

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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

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.

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Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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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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 Aides
Psychiatric Aides
Medium

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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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 Aides
Psychiatric Aides

High school diploma or equivalent

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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 Aides
Psychiatric Aides

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 Aides
Psychiatric Aides

2 related certifications

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