Compare Massage Therapists & Acupuncturists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Massage Therapists $50,500
Acupuncturists Not Available

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.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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

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.

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.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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

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

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

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.


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 Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists
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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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists
High

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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Philosophy and Theology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Very Low
Philosophy and Theology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists
Medium

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.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists
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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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Medium
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists
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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Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists
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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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists

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 Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists

10 related certifications

Certification for Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists

2 related certifications

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