The house of representatives overwhelming advances bi-partisan pro-chiropractic bill to boost ranks of certified medical examiners who examine veterans to drive trucks.
Truck drivers are required to get medical examinations by certified medical examiners to determine if there are any medical conditions that could lead to unsafe driving. I am a DOT certified medical examiner and it is good to see this service opened up to other medical providers who work at VA facilities as it will make it easier for veterans to get their driving cetification.
Do you think this is a good piece of legislation?
House Advances Pro-Chiropractic Bill to Boost Ranks of DOT Certified Medical Examiners
Showing posts with label National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Show all posts
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Saturday, July 26, 2014
Certified medical examiner and now performing DOT CDL examinations
As I had posted in April, I am now a certified NRCME medical examiner for DOT (Department of Transportation) CDL examinations. As of May 21st of this year all medical providers are required to be certified in order to perform these exams. I have now begun to perform examinations.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration guidelines are used to determine safe driving status. Most patients and others are not familiar with these examinations. They consist of a review of medical history, a physical examination of many of the body systems, vision and hearing testing, blood pressure testing, color recognition, and urine dipstick testing for several substances. Further testing and reports from specialists are obtained if needed. This information is used by the examiner to determine certification to drive up to a maximum of two years.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration guidelines are used to determine safe driving status. Most patients and others are not familiar with these examinations. They consist of a review of medical history, a physical examination of many of the body systems, vision and hearing testing, blood pressure testing, color recognition, and urine dipstick testing for several substances. Further testing and reports from specialists are obtained if needed. This information is used by the examiner to determine certification to drive up to a maximum of two years.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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