DOT Certified Medical Examiner

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DOT Certified Medical Examiner

Dr. Christopher Murray
on behalf of National University of Health Sciences

$395.00 ~~$ 395.00~~ ~~$ 395.00~~

$ 395.00 ~~$ 395.00~~ ~~$ 395.00~~

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Launch date: 23 Oct 2019

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Last updated: 03 May 2020

Reference: 194954

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Dr Jennifer Girth-Chism (29 Feb 2020)

Presentation was good, but i had to call to get all of the information emailed to me. I think that it needs to be able to be printed through powerpoint instead of PDF.

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Description

Medical Examiners who perform driver medical exams are expected to understand fully the medical standards of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and related guidance. The National Registry requires medical examiners to participate in required training, pass a certification test, and register on the National Registry system to become a certified medical examiner.

This program includes coursework that is in accordance with Core Curriculum Specifications utilizing FMCSA Materials. Each participant will receive a certificate of completion. Complete contact information of all attendees will be provided to FMCSA/NRCME.

Objectives

Goals of FMCSA medical examiner's role

General history of FMCSA; emphasis in reducing crashes; role of the medical examiner; resources

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations

Responsibilities and work environment of CMV operations; case examples

Driver identification and information

Identify the driver and obtain, review, and document driver medical history

Performing the driver's medical examination

Perform, review, and document the exam; FMCSA physical exam requirements; FMCSA guidelines on medical examiner discretion; case studies

Diagnostic testing

FMCSA diagnostic testing requirements; medical examiner's ability to request further evaluation by a specialist

Educating the driver on medications

Inform the driver about medications (i.e. possible side effects and interactions) and non-disqualifying medical conditions that require remedial care; inform the driver of consequences of non-compliance with a care plan

Determining driver certification outcome

Assess the driver's medical and physical qualification to operate a CMV safely; determine length of time certification should be valid

Reporting and documentation requirements

Documentation of medical examination findings; FMCSA required report forms and appropriate recording methods; medical examiner's certificate

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Dr. Christopher Murray
on behalf of National University of Health Sciences

Dr. Christopher Murray is a native of Hastings, NE, graduating from Hastings College in 1994. He graduated Summa Cum Laude/Valedictorian at Cleveland College of Chiropractic in 2007. Dr. Murray is also a board certified naturopathic physician, certified by the American Nauturopathic Medical Certification Board, and a DOT certified medical examiner.

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Additional Contributors

This course is valid for continuing education credit in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board:
CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, ID, IL, IA, MD, MI, MO (Approved through February 28, 2021), MT, NE, OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VT, VA, WA

If your state is not listed, please check approved continuing education through your respective state board, or contact our offices.

Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states:
FL, IN, KY, LA, MS, OK, WI, WY

NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within respective scope of licensing. It remains the attendees' responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event.

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