Compare Respiratory Therapists & Anesthesiologist Assistants District of Columbia

Comparison Respiratory Therapists Anesthesiologist Assistants
Salary

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Respiratory Therapists $104,200
Anesthesiologist Assistants $131,100

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.

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.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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.

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


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Anesthesiologist Assistants
Anesthesiologist Assistants

Licensing

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Licensing for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

License may be required in DC

Licensing for Anesthesiologist Assistants
Anesthesiologist Assistants

License may be required in DC


Certification

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Certification for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

6 related certifications

Certification for Anesthesiologist Assistants
Anesthesiologist Assistants

2 related certifications

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