Compare Dental Assistants & Endoscopy Technicians District Of Columbia

Comparison Dental Assistants Endoscopy Technicians
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Dental Assistants $51,600
Endoscopy Technicians $55,700

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


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.

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Endoscopy Technicians
Endoscopy 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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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants
Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Endoscopy Technicians
Endoscopy Technicians
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

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Endoscopy Technicians
Endoscopy Technicians

High school diploma or equivalent

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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 Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Endoscopy Technicians
Endoscopy Technicians

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 Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants

23 related certifications

Certification for Endoscopy Technicians
Endoscopy Technicians

4 related certifications

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