Esthetics instructor vs certified medical technician

The differences between esthetics instructors 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 an esthetics instructor, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, an esthetics instructor has an average salary of $52,561, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for an esthetics instructor include cosmetology, continuous evaluation and classroom management. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Esthetics instructor vs certified medical technician overview

	Esthetics Instructor	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$52,561	$38,859
Hourly rate	$25.27	$18.68
Growth rate	2%	5%
Number of jobs	36,356	164,424
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 26%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	4	12

Esthetics instructor vs certified medical technician salary

Esthetics instructors and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Esthetics Instructor	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$52,561	$38,859
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $82,000	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 esthetics instructor and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between an esthetics instructor and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Esthetics Instructor	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 26%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Cosmetology	Nursing
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Connecticut

Esthetics instructor vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between esthetics instructors' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Esthetics Instructor	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 11.7% Female, 88.3%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.0% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% Asian, 11.3% White, 66.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	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 esthetics instructor and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Esthetics instructor example responsibilities.

Utilize blackboard management system to encourage online discussions and manage grades.
Gain experience in teaching, writing syllabus and hands on training.
Instruct, counsele, and conduct testing for cosmetology and esthetics students.
Recruit to help establish the school's first aesthetics and make-up program.
Demonstrate movements for all of Aveda's different types of treatments and waxing services.
Coordinate with program director for educational and syllabus updates.

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.

Esthetics instructor vs certified medical technician skills

Common esthetics instructor skills

Cosmetology, 19%
Continuous Evaluation, 16%
Classroom Management, 15%
Student Attendance, 14%
Skin Care, 7%
Product Knowledge, 6%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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