FMCSA Medical Examiner Training Course
Activity Start Date: March 5, 2024
Activity End Date: December 31, 2025
Website: medproeducation.com/cme-information
This live activity offers CE credit for:
- Physicians (AMA)
- Other*
*All other clinicians will receive a Certificate of Attendance
Agenda:
| Post-Test | Module Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | FMCSA and the Legal Requirements |
| 2 | Regulations and the Medical Certification Process |
| 3 | Medical Certification Process |
| 4 | Vision Regulations |
| 5 | Hearing Regulations |
| 6 | Hypertension Regulations |
| 7 | Cardiovascular Regulations |
| 8 | Respiratory Regulations |
| 9 | Rheumatic, Arthritic, Orthopedic, Muscular, Neuromuscular, orVascular Disease Regulations |
| 10 | Loss or Impairment of Limbs Regulations |
| 11 | Epilepsy, Seizures, or Loss of Consciousness |
| 12 | Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus Regulations |
| 13 | Psychological Disorders Regulations |
| 14 | Scheduled Drug Use and Alcoholism Regulations |
| 15 | Recording the Driver Physical Qualification Examination andExemptions |
Faculty
Brian T. Morris, M.D., J.D., M.B.A., M.P.H: FMCSA Medical Review Board Curriculum Development
Albert James Osbahr III, M.D., M.S: FMCSA Medical Review Board Curriculum Development
Gina C. Pervall, M.D., C.I.M.E.: FMCSA Medical Review Board Curriculum Development
Statement of Need
The National registry of Certified Medical Examiners was established in accordance with the final rule published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) in the Federal Register on April 20, 2012. This rule requires that all medical examiners (ME) who conduct physical examinations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers:
- Maintain a valid state license to conduct medical examinations;
- Register with the National Registry and receive a unique National Registry number
- Complete the training on FMSCA’s physical qualifications standards;
- Pass the ME Certification Test to demonstrate a sound understanding of FMSCA’s physical qualification standards; and
- Complete periodic training and recertification testing.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this CME activity, participants should be able to:
- Perform physical exams on CMV drivers in accordance to the FMCSA Regulations and Guidelines.
- Apply the FMSCA driver physical qualification standards, medical guidance and advisory criteria when determining medical fitness for duty in the CMV driver.
Financial Support
There is no commercial support associated with this educational activity.
Target Audience
Physician, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Chiropractors with an interest in conducting physical examinations for CMV Drivers.
Credit Information
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedPro Education and CME Outfitters, LLC. CME Outfitters LLC. 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.
Physicians (ACCME): CME Outfitters, LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Nurse Practitioners: Nurse practitioners can apply for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). AANP will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from Jointly Accredited Organizations. Nurse practitioners can also apply for credit through their state boards.
Credit request forms, and activity evaluations must be completed online (requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately. This website supports all browsers except Internet Explorer for Mac. For complete technical requirements and privacy policy, visit https://www.cmeoutfitters.com/privacy-and-confidentiality-policy
Disclosure Declaration
It is the policy of CME Outfitters, LLC, to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, and scientific rigor and integrity in all of their CME/CE activities. Faculty must disclose to the participants any relationships with commercial companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in faculty presentations, or with the commercial supporter of this CME/CE activity. CME Outfitters, LLC, has evaluated, identified, and attempted to resolve any potential conflicts of interest through a rigorous content validation procedure, use of evidence-based data/research, and a multidisciplinary peer review process. Relevant financial relationships exist between the following individuals and commercial interests:
Faculty Disclosures
Brian T. Morris, M.D., J.D., M.B.A., M.P.H, Albert James Osbahr III, M.D., M.S, Gina C. Pervall, M.D., C.I.M.E. have nothing to disclose.
Planning Committee Disclosures
Ed Gann, BS (planning committee), Marie Norfleet, BS (planning committee), Jack Ross, BS, (planning committee), Jannie Lee, AS (editorial review), Diane Miles (editorial review), Candice Gillett, MPH (planning committee) have nothing to disclose.
Content Reviewer
Scott J Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP has nothing to disclose.
*All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Unlabeled Use Disclosure
Faculty of this CME/CE activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. The faculty have been informed of their responsibility to disclose to the audience if they will be discussing off-label or investigational uses (any uses not approved by the FDA) of products or devices. CME Outfitters, LLC, the faculty, and MedPro Education do not endorse the use of any product outside of the FDA labeled indications. Medical professionals should not utilize the procedures, products, or diagnosis techniques discussed during this activity without evaluation of their patient for contraindications or dangers of use.
Credit Claiming Process: The learner will need to provide their information, achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the post-test, complete an evaluation , and claim their credit. The certificate will be available immediately and they may print, download, or store the certificate in their account online.
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