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ForwardCommercial Driver Medical Examiner Training: Improving Transportation Safety through Education and Certification Online Course
Content will focus on the core curriculum required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Following completion of this training, participants will receive the certification required to take the NRCME examination.
Clayton T. Cowl, M.D.
Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on November 19, 2026. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
Registration required to claim CME credit.
This online course will review medical conditions encountered while performing CMV examinations, utilizing a case-based interactive approach focused on efficiently addressing complex clinical issues. The training includes the following core competencies: 1)The role of the examiner in enhancing public safety; 2) Diagnostic approaches in assessing medical fitness of the commercial driver; 3) Navigating clinical and administrative issues commonly encountered in driver medical certification; 4) Understanding and effectively managing the complexity of the physical requirements and stresses involved in operating commercial vehicles; 5) Strategies for prevention and health promotion for CMV drivers.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for health care professionals who will be performing DOT examinations, or who have an interest in promoting wellness in the population of professional drivers.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the specific physical and mental demands associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
- Recognize the responsibilities of a CMV driver.
- Recognize potentially disqualifying health conditions in the examination process.
- Identify parameters for safely proceeding with work duties.
- Review the requirements for the medical history and physical examination of a CMV operator.
- Review strategies for efficiently conducting forensic evaluations, including addressing difficult issues in the certification process.
- Identify a variety of strategies for promoting improved health and wellness in this cohort of individuals.
- Recognize the step-by-step process of registering for FMCSA exam and NRCME registry.
Utilization of this Mayo Clinic online (enduring materials) course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be in this course.
Additional Information
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Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Training: Improving Transportation Safety through Education and Certification Online Course
| Duration | Modules |
|---|---|
| 0:20:00 | Module 1: FMCSA Operations and the Examiner’s Role |
| 0:15:00 | Module 2: Physical and Emotional Aspects of the CMV Driver: Risks and Hazards Encountered |
| 0:15:00 | Module 3: Completion & Review of FMCSA Medical Application Forms |
| 0:20:00 | Module 4: Physical Examination |
| 0:15:00 | Module 5: Hearing and Vestibular Abnormalities |
| 0:15:00 | Module 6: Visual Acuity Examination, Requirements & the Alternative Vision Standard |
| 0:20:00 | Module 7: Diabetes and Other Endocrine Conditions |
| 0:15:00 | Module 8: Hypertension |
| 0:30:00 | Module 9: Cardiovascular Conditions |
| 0:15:00 | Module 10: Respiratory |
| 0:15:00 | Module 11: Musculoskeletal |
| 0:30:00 | Module 12: Neurological Disorders |
| 0:20:00 | Module 13: Psychiatric Conditions |
| 0:15:00 | Module 14: Substance Abuse and Dependence |
| 0:30:00 | Module 15: Enrolling on the National Registry and Secure Exam Prep |
| Total Duration 05:33:00 | |
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.50 ANCC
- 5.50 Attendance
Price
Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on November 19, 2026. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
Registration required to claim CME credit.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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