Compare Physical Therapist Assistants & Adapted Physical Education Specialists District of Columbia

Comparison Physical Therapist Assistants Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Salary

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Physical Therapist Assistants $54,700
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $80,700

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.

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.

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.

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

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


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Licensing

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Licensing for Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants

License may be required in DC

Licensing for Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Adapted Physical Education Specialists

No license found in DC


Certification

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Certification for Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants

6 related certifications

Certification for Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Adapted Physical Education Specialists

0 related certifications