Compare Radiation Therapists & Ophthalmic Medical Technologists District of Columbia

Comparison Radiation Therapists Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Salary

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Radiation Therapists $96,600
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists $53,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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.

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


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Radiation Therapists
Radiation Therapists

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Radiation Therapists
Radiation Therapists

No license found in DC

Licensing for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

No license found in DC


Certification

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Certification for Radiation Therapists
Radiation Therapists

4 related certifications

Certification for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

2 related certifications

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