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Click here to view DOT Medical FAQ's from the FMCSA site
Who can perform the DOT driver examinations?
Doctors of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, physician's assistant, advanced practice nurse who are licensed, certified or registered in accordance with your applicable state laws and regulations to perform physical examinations.
I understand that there will be required certification for those who perform DOT driver physical exams.
This is true. Required certification and training for examiners will be announced by the federal motor carrier administration (FMCSA) sometime early spring of 2010.
I am a licensed chiropractor in my state and would like to receive certification that will allow me to perform DOT physical exams.
As a chiropractor you are already allowed to perform these exams if you meet the requirements listed above. Most examiners however wish to receive instruction in the requirements of the DOT exam since there are unique elements specific to the DOT driver examination.
What is the purpose of NADME’s training?
NADME’s training course was developed by a team of medical professionals and other individuals with years of practical, first-hand experience dealing with physicals that the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) requires commercial motor vehicle drivers to take. The training is focused specifically on the DOT's regulatory requirements that govern the physical standards that a driver must meet to be qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle (i.e., truck or bus) and the regulatory requirements that examiners must know and comply with when conducting such physicals.
Who is the governing body for DOT physicals?
The only body with governing authority over driver physicals is the DOT federal motor carrier safety administration. DOT sets the medical criteria that drivers must meet in order to demonstrate they are physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. NADME's role is to provide training on the DOT's driver physical qualification requirements and conducting an examination that is designed to test an examiner's knowledge and understanding of the DOT's requirements.
Where can I go for more information regarding the DOT medical examination and certification requirements?
You can always go to the DOT website at http://nrcme.fmcsa.dot.gov to view regulations or download the physical exam forms, handbooks as well as contact the FMCSA Medical Expert Panel.
COURSE QUESTIONS.
How long does it take to complete the training course?
Based on experience, it should take approximately 3 - 31/2 hours to complete the training course. However, it is not necessary for you to complete the training in one sitting. For your convenience, you have the option of breaking the training up into several units.
What is the cost of the training?
The total cost to take the training course is $295. For that price you will also receive 6.0 category 1 CME credit hours from Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City after successfully completing the final exam. NADME’s training course and examination are provided on-line, which eliminates the need for you to travel and incur related expenses.
How will I receive my CME’s.
After completing the final exam you will click on the "continue course" button. It will take you to the Mt. Sinai site. Follow the instructions from that point. You will receive an email from Mt. Sinai with you confirmation login information. Keep this safe in case you need to go back and print off another copy of your CME.
How do I continue from the chapter to the quiz?
Select the "continue course" button at the bottom of the page.
Can I see the questions I missed as well as the correct answers?
Yes. After completing the quiz select the "done" button then select Chapter Quiz Question in the selection on the main menu page to see your answers.
After that you can proceed to the next chapter by selecting the chapter with the yellow arrow.
Can I take the course if I don't own a computer?
You'll need a computer with Internet access to take our course, but it doesn't need to be yours. You can use a computer at a friend's home, at work, at school, or at the public library. You can log on to the course from any computer with Internet access.
Do I need special hardware or software to run this course?
The requirements are simple. You'll need a computer with a standard Web browser. If you don't have flash player installed on your computer you will need to download the free software to view the videos.
The videos aren't working.
See above question.
What kind of Internet connection is required?
There are no special requirements. Broadband wireless at a minimum is recommended.
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