Compare Medical Transcriptionists & Speech-Language Pathology Assistants District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Medical Transcriptionists $32,800
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants $55,700
Similar skills & knowledge

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Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists
Very Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Medium

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 Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists
Very Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
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 Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
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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Service Orientation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists
Very Low
Service Orientation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Medium

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Learning Strategies Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists
Very Low
Learning Strategies Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Medium

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

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Social Perceptiveness Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists
Low
Social Perceptiveness Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Medium

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Medium

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.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Medical Transcriptionists
Medical Transcriptionists

1 related certifications

Certification for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

0 related certifications