Oregon Healthcare Overview

Oregon is a state that is becoming known as a retirement area. While not having the same numbers of retirees moving into the region as some of the warmer states, there is a growing population of people born between 1940 and 1959 living in this region. As the baby-boom generation chooses Oregon as a retirement choice, healthcare systems must expand to meet the needs of this growing part of their community.

Oregon is experiencing healthcare worker shortages in some areas of the state today. Positions are open for those with training for traditional medical careers, and for those with training in IT support, mental health, dental services, senior issues, health education, and in all other sectors of the healthcare industry. Oregon is actively recruiting trained personnel into the state in order to try to meet current staffing needs.

In 2007, Oregon announced that they need an estimated 59,000 new healthcare personnel to enter into their systems by the year 2014 just to cover current needs. Since this figure was released, areas of Oregon have had population increases that were probably not counted into this estimate. For those receiving their healthcare training now for future employment in Oregon, your working years should be secure. While shortages exist, there is room for rapid career advancements, benefits or perks, and lots of pleasant surprises for those holding their training certificates or degrees.

Online Colleges Offering Healthcare Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

George Washington University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

New England College Online is well known for excellence and is considered to be among the best accredited online colleges and universities. The institution has been awarded with regional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC).

Campus Colleges Offering Healthcare Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

Accreditation  

Southern Careers Institute takes formal recognition seriously, and is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Southern Careers Institute is also recognized and approved by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Veterans Administration, as well as other federal and state agencies.

Accreditation  

Miller-Motte Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.

Accreditation  

National Career Education is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) as a branch location of Institute for Business and Technology, Santa Clara, California.

Accreditation and licensing materials are on display in the school’s lobby.

  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • National Registry for medical programs (CCMA, RMA)
  • California State Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services for phlebotomy license.

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Healthcare Salaries
Medical Assistant
$25,577 - $32,483
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
$22,460 - $41,000
Athletic Trainers
$31,989 - $46,523
Audiologist
$47,500 - $62,307
Dental Assistant
$31,989 - $46,523
Dental Hygienist
$51,140 - $66,800
Pharmacy Technician
$20,500 - $30,700
Phlebotomist
$20,940 - $30,020
Physical Therapist
$54,883 - $71,352
Veterinarian Technologist
$20,560 - $31,520
Chiropractor
$45,000-$100,000
Family and General Practitioner
$120,000-$75,000
Internist
$120,000-$160,000
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
$60,000-$100,000
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
$200,000
Prosthodontist
$140,000
Speech-Language Pathologist
$51,367-$76,180
Optometrist
$81,110
Orthodontist
$142,000
Orthotist and Prosthetist
$50,000
Pathologist
$55,000 - $1,40,000
Pediatrician
$95,416 - $1,24,571
Pharmacist
$69,922 - $99,839
Podiatrist
$70,638 - $1,30,703
Psychiatrist
$1,30,000 - $1,60,000
Radiation Therapist
$70,000
 * Based on 5 years experience