OPAM Workshop: DOT FMCSA NRCME Course-263074

263074 - Article 21

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that medical certification for commercial driver's license (CDL) determinations is conducted by a Certified Medical Examiner (CME). Motor carriers must ensure that the CME is aware of the minimum medical requirements and job specifics before the examination and issuing of a medical certification. Special Performance Evaluations (SPE), waivers, or exemptions are determined by the CME, but employers must secure these variances before allowing the driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).<br /><br />To ensure efficient medical certification, candidates should bring specific documentation to their exam, including a company photo ID, current FMCSA medical qualification card, glasses or contacts if needed, hearing aids with extra power, prescription medications, and specific health documentation depending on their medical conditions. This documentation should include:<br /><br />- Blood thinner regulation documentation.<br />- A1C results for diabetics.<br />- Recent cardiac stress tests and cardiologist clearances for heart conditions.<br />- Annual pacemaker checks.<br />- Psychiatric and seizure disorder clearances.<br />- Blood pressure medication details if applicable.<br />- Sleep disorder treatment documentation, with evidence of compliance with treatment mandates, such as Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) usage.<br /><br />Drivers must attend their appointments as scheduled and can perform these exams between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at authorized clinics. For questions or clarifications, contact the clinic.

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FMCSA

Certified Medical Examiner

CDL medical certification

Special Performance Evaluations

medical documentation

commercial motor vehicle

health requirements

medical variances

driver examination

authorized clinics