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PMT Missouri News

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Heart, health related news story for state.

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Missouri FAQs

Can I purchase just the Missouri ACLS exam and not the study guide?

Unfortunately you cannot purchase the exam and training material separately. However, if you do not require the MO ACLS training material you are not required to use it. You'll be able to start the MO ACLS exam as soon as your order is processed.

Am I required to study prior to taking the Missouri PALS recertification exam?

No, if you don't feel the need to review the course material you can go directly to the exam. You can begin the exam immediately after purchase. Exam results are provided instantly and you'll receive an immediate downloadable MO PALS card once you pass the exam.

Will I need to retake the Missouri BLS if new material is updated after I pass the exam?

No, you won't need to retake the MO BLS if we update the content. Once you earn a certification you are compliant for two years. However, the next time you renew your certification you should expect to test on new material. At Pacific Medical Training, we update our courses as soon new guidelines are released by the American Heart Association.

Critical Care Providers Should Know

16.4% of the adult population in Missouri reported that they are in fair to poor health, which ranks Missouri 33rd out of 50 states according to the United Health Foundations national rankings. The state of Missouri is currently performing below the national average in a number of health issues; there are a high number of people who have diabetes, not enough people who are physically active, a high percentage of people with high blood pressure, a number of people who smoke, and a large percentage of people who are obese.

• 31.4% of the adult population in Missouri are obese
• 14.3% of the population is uninsured or underinsured
• 9.4% of adults have diabetes
• 21.1% of the adults in Missouri smoke
• 30.6% of the adults have high blood pressure
• 38.1% of the population has high cholesterol
• 72.8% of the population consider themselves to be physically active
• The average life expectance in the state of Missouri is 77.44 years

In November of 2011, the state of Missouri celebrated its first ever "rural health day". This day is designed to increase the awareness of the various diseases and health issues that the citizens who live in the more underdeveloped parts of Missouri are facing. The state of Missouri is trying to entice more health professionals to work in the rural parts of the state so that people can get the care that they need.

The state of Missouri also launched a program in mid-2011 in order to help prevent falls in senior citizens. When a senior citizen falls, it can do severe damage or even cause death. The program is designed to educate the elderly and their caregivers as to how to best manage themselves in order to prevent a slip and fall. Some of the recommendations include having bright lights in the home, having consistent eye exams, and exercising regularly.

Major Hospitals in Missouri

Hospital Name	Address	Map
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics	2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108	Click to View Full-Size
St. Louis Children's Hospital	1 Childrens Place, St. Louis, MO 63110	Click to View Full-Size
St. Louis University Hospital	3655 Vista Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110	Click to View Full-Size
Missouri Baptist Medical Center	3015 North Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63131	Click to View Full-Size
St. Luke's Hospital	232 South Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63141	Click to View Full-Size

About Missouri

Missouri is located in the Midwestern United States and is the nation's 18th most populous state. Jefferson City is the state capital but it not among the largest urban areas in Missouri. Those are delegated to Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and Columbia.

The state was originally acquired as part of the Louisiana Purchase from France where it became known as the Missouri Territory. Missouri was later admitted into the union in 1821 as the 24th state.

Missouri boasts some of the nations best colleges and universities, such as the University of Missouri and the University of Kansas. Local sports teams offer a multiple array of entertainment variety and include the St. Louis Blues, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals, and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Branson offers a spectacular attraction to tourists and is located in the Ozarks in southwestern Missouri. There are over 6000 cave systems in the state, making it known as the cave state, although that is not the states nickname. It is officially known as the "Show Me State", and the state has plenty to show with its many cultural and historical attractions. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is one of the countries most notable landmarks and has often been contributed with the slogan "Gateway to the West".

The many museums, performing arts venues, and music scene have something to offer to everyone. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Saint Louis Chamber chorus offer many concerts throughout the year to local residents and tourists alike.

The Fox Theater, New Line Theater, and Peabody Opera House make Missouri one of the most musically influenced spots the nation has to offer, and St. Louis is known for generating some of the best, jazz, rock and roll, ragtime, and even blues music and the influence of a strong musical culture is still very visible today.

There are several notable museums in the Show Me State. The most notable perhaps is the Museum of Transportation which houses a vast and great history of the locomotive industry and its relics truly showing that Missouri has something for everyone.

Missouri Cities

Pacific Medical Training Course Acceptance Chart

We provide online emergency education services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our courses are based on current AHA guidelines as documented in the official training manuals, and have been successfully used by thousands of individual and commercial/government customers for both certification and recertification.

For a complete list of US states and cities where our courses are accepted, plus basic local health statistics, see the chart below.

West Pacific Region
State	Major Cities	Average Life Expectancy	National Health Ranking	PMT Courses Accepted
Washington	Seattle	79.65 years	15th	✔
Oregon	Portland	79.04 years	10th	✔
California	Los Angeles San Diego San Jose San Francisco Long Beach Fresno Sacramento Oakland	80.4 years		✔
Alaska		78.3 years	50th	✔
Hawaii	Honolulu	81.48 years	4th	✔

West Mountain Region
State	Major Cities	Average Life Expectancy	National Health Ranking	PMT Courses Accepted
Arizona	Phoenix Mesa Tucson	79.92 years	29th	✔
Colorado	Denver Colorado Springs	79.92 years	32nd	✔
Idaho		79.21 years	19th	✔
Montana		78.35 years	25th	✔
Nevada	Las Vegas	77.59 years	42nd	✔
New Mexico	Albuquerque	78.21 years	34th	✔
Utah		80.08 years	7th	✔
Wyoming		77.61 years	21st	✔

West North Central Region
State	Major Cities	Average Life Expectancy	National Health Ranking	PMT Courses Accepted
Iowa		79.68 years	5th	✔
Kansas	Kansas City	78.41 years	26th	✔
Nebraska	Omaha	79.18 years	16th	✔
North Dakota		80.10 years	12th	✔
Minnesota	Minneapolis	80.85 years	6th	✔
Missouri		77.44 years	33rd	✔
South Dakota		79.85 years	23rd	✔

East North Central Region
State	Major Cities	Average Life Expectancy	National Health Ranking	PMT Courses Accepted
Illinois	Chicago	78.86 years	28th	✔
Indiana	Indianapolis	77.71 years	38th	✔
Michigan	Detroit	77.89 years	30th	✔
Ohio	Cleveland Columbus	77.52 years	36th	✔
Wisconsin	Milwaukee	79.32 years	13th	✔

Middle Atlantic Region
State	Major Cities	Average Life Expectancy	National Health Ranking	PMT Courses Accepted
New Jersey		79.66 years	11th	✔
New York	New York City	80.36 years	18th	✔
Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	78.16 years	26th	✔

New England Region
State	Major Cities	Average Life Expectancy	National Health Ranking	PMT Courses Accepted
Connecticut		80.18 years	21st	✔
Maine		78.68 years	8th	✔
Massachusetts	Boston	80.10 years	5th	✔
New Hampshire		79.90 years	2nd	✔
Rhode Island		79.26 years	10th	✔
Vermont		79.70 years	1st	✔

West South Central Region
State	Major Cities	Average Life Expectancy	National Health Ranking	PMT Courses Accepted
Arkansas		76.09 years	47th	✔
Louisiana	New Orleans	75.39 years	49th	✔
Oklahoma	Tulsa Oklahoma City	75.60 years	3rd	✔
Texas	Houston Dallas El Paso San Antonio Arlington Austin Fort Worth	78.27 years	6th	✔

East South Central Region
State	Major Cities	Average Life Expectancy	National Health Ranking	PMT Courses Accepted
Alabama		75.18 years	47th	✔
Kentucky	Louisville	76.19 years	43rd	✔
Mississippi		74.81 years	50th	✔
Tennessee	Nashville Memphis	76.2 years	39th	✔

South Atlantic Region
State	Major Cities	Average Life Expectancy	National Health Ranking	PMT Courses Accepted
Delaware		78.38 years	30th	✔
Florida	Miami Jacksonville	79.70 years	33rd	✔
Georgia	Atlanta	77.09 years	31st	✔
Maryland	Baltimore	78.09 years	22nd	✔
North Carolina	Charlotte	77.19 years	32nd	✔
South Carolina		76.57 years	45th	✔
Virginia	Virginia Beach	78.53 years	20th	✔
West Virgina		75.16 years	9th	✔