Compare Medical Assistants & Physical Therapist Aides District Of Columbia

Comparison Medical Assistants Physical Therapist Aides

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.)

Medical Assistants $49,100

Physical Therapist Aides $34,500

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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.

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

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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.

Medical Assistants

Postsecondary certificate

Physical Therapist Aides

High school diploma or equivalent

Find Training for this Occupation

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.

Medical Assistants

No license found in District of Columbia

Physical Therapist Aides

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.

Medical Assistants

26 related certifications

Physical Therapist Aides

4 related certifications

Find Certifications