Distance learning coordinator vs certified medical technician

The differences between distance learning coordinators and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a distance learning coordinator, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a distance learning coordinator has an average salary of $76,238, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a distance learning coordinator include videoconferencing, blackboard and support instructors. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Distance learning coordinator vs certified medical technician overview

	Distance Learning Coordinator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$76,238	$38,859
Hourly rate	$36.65	$18.68
Growth rate	7%	5%
Number of jobs	13,519	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	47	44
Years of experience	4	12

Distance learning coordinator vs certified medical technician salary

Distance learning coordinators and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Distance Learning Coordinator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$76,238	$38,859
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $158,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between distance learning coordinator and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a distance learning coordinator and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Distance Learning Coordinator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Connecticut

Distance learning coordinator vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between distance learning coordinators' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Distance Learning Coordinator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	47	44
Gender ratio	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 4.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 15.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 10.0% White, 53.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	16%	8%

Differences between distance learning coordinator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Distance learning coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage ALC interactive exhibition operations including ALC staff and guest services, gallery prep/maintenance and inventory of art materials.
Project manager for converting the web learning tool from Centra to WebEx.
Negotiate RFP's with CSSB and oversee development team for training curriculum-base on research, outcome metrics and program statistics.
Used knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and other modern coding languages and techniques to enhance and maintain company's internal websites.
Provide quarterly metrics to upper management relate to training dollars.
Manage ALC interactive exhibition operations including ALC staff and guest services, gallery prep/maintenance and inventory of art materials.

Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.

Distance learning coordinator vs certified medical technician skills

Common distance learning coordinator skills

Videoconferencing, 21%
Blackboard, 13%
Support Instructors, 13%
Distance Learning, 13%
Web Conferencing, 10%
Video Conferences, 5%

Common certified medical technician skills

Patients, 17%
Vital Signs, 12%
CPR, 8%
Administer Medications, 7%
Resident Care, 6%
HIPAA, 6%

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