Our National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) training program is designed to educate the medical provider (MD, DO, DC, PA, NP) on many aspects of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operator health, evaluate operator competency, and obtain DOT
A medical examiner will evaluate each of these conditions on a case-by-case basis and determine if they affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a CMV. In some cases, a driver with a respiratory condition may be required to undergo additional testing, such as a pulmonary function test...
Step 1: You will be required to fill out a brief one page medical history Step 2: At DOT Physical Virginia, your exam will be with Dr. Ronald H. Johnson, M.D. This exam will include: A review of your medical history You will discuss any medical conditions or concerns with Dr. Ronal...
Learn more about DOT and CDLphysical requirementsbefore you take your medical exam. Our office makes it easy to complete CDL medical exams wherever it makes the most sense for you. We offer appointments at convenient hours before work and on the weekends. A medical examiner can reserve time fo...
Some of these conditions will be left up to the medical examiner's judgment as to whether to qualify you or not. You may be able to get an exemption or waiver from the FMCSA for certain conditions. Sometimes, you may be disqualified until you bring a medical condition under control. If ...
These forms are available online, so that drivers and employers can review them before a visit. They include: Medical Examination Report (MER) Form, MCSA-5875 The MER contains the driver’s information and health history, as well as the findings of the medical examiner during the DOT exam. ...
A blood pressure and pulse rate test You get this done every time you see a medical professional. With the DOT physical exam, this test can impact the term of the certification. The examiner might only grant a one-time, three-month medical certificate if the recorded blood pressure (BP) ...
DOT Physicals are very similar to normal health physicals, minus blood work. There is a UA requirement to test organ and kidney function but not a drug test. The exam is a uniform series of history and examinations for the US government, your employer and the Medical Examiner to be sure ...
The physician must completely fill outand signa Medical Examiner’s Certificate (commonly known as a Med Card). No fields can be left blank. The doctor conducting the physical must be in the National Registry and can be searched with the registry number on the Med Card. Some states have res...
First things first: although truckers may refer to a DOT medical card, the term is a slight misnomer. Drivers who pass the physical exam actually receive a certificate called the Medical Examiner's Certificate. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is an agency of the ...