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PMT Oregon News

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Oregon FAQs

What are your class schedules for the Oregon ACLS course?

Our courses are 100% online. You'll be able to access both the OR ACLS training material and exam any time day or night. Spend as much time as you need preparing until you are ready to attempt the online Oregon ACLS exam. You can begin the exam at any time.

How soon can I take the Oregon PALS exam after purchasing the course?

You can take the OR PALS immediately after purchasing the course. You'll receive instant access to the exam and you'll also receive 3 exam re-takes.

Is the Oregon BLS accepted nationwide?

Yes, our OR BLS courses are accepted nationwide. This includes both cert and recert courses for the OR ACLS, PALS and BLS. Pacific Medical Training courses are also accepted internationally.

Critical Care Providers Should Know

The state of Oregon ranks in the top ten states when it comes to the number of residents who smoke, the number of people with high cholesterol, the rate of infant mortality, and the number of people with diabetes according to the United Health Foundation. There are some health issues, however, which do concern the citizens of Oregon. For example, a high percentage of people have cancer or have died from cancer. Also, there are many people in Oregon who are either uninsured or underinsured.

• 15.8% of the adults in Oregon are in poor to fair health
• 15.1% of the adults in Oregon smoke
• 27.6% of the population of Oregon are obese
• 7.2% of adults have diabetes
• 16.8% of the population of Oregon are either uninsured or underinsured
• 35.2% of the adults in Oregon have high cholesterol
• 27.1% of adults in Oregon have high blood pressure
• The average life expectancy in Oregon is 79.04 years

The state of Oregon has been concerned for the past few years about families keeping their children up -to-date on vaccinations. Each year, the Oregon Department of Health releases a population-based report that details which areas are on top of their vaccines and which are falling behind. The Oregon Department of Health releases this report so that its citizens and its medical community can see which areas need of the state need better information, education and grant money.

In November of 2011, the state of Oregon began to streamline the process of a doctor's visit by going to paperless medical offices. This makes each office visit go much quicker, which means that more patients can be seen.

Major Hospitals in Oregon

Hospital Name	Address	Map
Rogue Valley Medical Center	2825 East Barnett Road, Medford, OR 97504	Click to View Full-Size
St. Charles Medical Center-Bend	2500 Northeast Neff Road, Bend, OR 97701	Click to View Full-Size
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center	3600 Northwest Samaritan Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330	Click to View Full-Size
Ashland Community Hospital	280 Maple Street, Ashland, OR 97520	Click to View Full-Size
Bay Area Hospital	1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420	Click to View Full-Size

About Oregon

Oregon is the 33rd state, admitted to the Union on February 14, 1859. The coastal cities and towns enjoy beautiful views of the deep blue pacific ocean, and inland cities and towns benefit from the big wilderness and wildlife surrounding them.

The biggest complaint about Oregon is the rainy weather, and that there is not a lot of sunshine during the year, especially on the coastline. Though inland gets more sunshine throughout the year, it is still very dreary.

The residents are very liberal and politically oriented to the left, and Oregon is considered a "blue state." Social programs and outreach play a large part in Oregon's social makeup. It is also a very expensive state. The overall cost of living index for Oregon is 115 compared to the national index of 100. The cost of food index is at 101, utilities are at a less expensive 88, and other services and expenses are at 104.

The residents of Oregon range from elite, highly educated academic scholars to the very poor. Homelessness is one of the largest problems Oregon faces, particularly in the larger, urban areas, such as Portland.

Many people visit Oregon for the historical preservation and wildlife conservation efforts. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the Crater Lake National Park, full of hiking trails that lead to breathtaking views. Those looking for an exploration of wildlife that isn't too close for comfort visit places like the Oregon Coast Aquarium or The Oregon Zoo.

Other attractions throughout Oregon include the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the High Desert Museum, Portland Children's Museum, and Multnomah Falls. One of the more famous attractions that draws thousands of visitors from all over is the Astoria Column, which has 164 steps to the top, and offers a large, panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River, the Astoria-Megler Bridge, and mountains of Washington.

Housing in Oregon varies from luxury homes and mansions to small, very cheap housing. Luxury spas and resorts, very expensive hotels, and very cheap hostels are also available. Campgrounds and RV Parks are also common places to stay throughout the state.

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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	✔