become a certified medical examiner for commercial motor vehicle
Nurse Practitioners were authorized to perform “DOT exams” in 1992. Since this time, Jean and Wendy have done thousands of driver exams and taught NP courses on performing these specialized exams. Our journey to be the faculty for this course began in 2010. Wendy, owner of Remise Medical Clinic in Tarpons Springs, FL was selected to be on the initial NRCME committee that developed the first medical examiner test. Jean, owner of Tampa Occupational Health Services in Tampa, FL , is currently serving on a committee for retesting and retraining. Both have volunteered to assist the NRCME “Champions Program”, to promote the ME training & testing within
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A Message from the Trainers:
BECOME A
CERTIFIED MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS Know the Regulations, Guidelines and the Facts from Knowledgeable and Experienced Program Trainers
our own profession. Our goal is to have successful, competent medical examiners, who understand and apply the federal regulamaking our highways the safest possible!
Wendy Paracka
Jean Aertker
Questions? Please Contact Us: Jean H. Aertker, DNP, ARNP-BC, COHN-S, FAANP Nurse Practitioner (813) 787-3175 Wendy Paracka, MSN, ARNP-BC Nurse Practitioner (727) 938-0050
Commercial Driver ME Training Course Tampa Occupational Health Services 2919 west Swann Avenue Suite 402 Tampa, FL 33609
tions and guidelines for the CMV exam,
THIS TRAINING PROGRAM IS OFFERED BY: University of South Florida College of Nursing DATE:S: November 9, 2013 and February 15, 2014 Approved for 6.0 CE by AANP CME and ANCC Approval Pending
Register available online soon
Why Be Certified?
HOW DO I BECOME CERTIFED?
The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (National Registry) was developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to improve highway safety and driver health by requiring
1. Sign up! Register now online to obtain your new Medical Examiner number. This Is a 10 digit number different than your NPI number. Register here: http:// nationalregistry.fmcsa.gov
that medical examiners be trained and cer-
tified to effectively determine whether a CMV driver meets FMCSA’s physical qualification standards. The goal of the National Registry program is to promote and preserve the highest level of professional standards of training and
2. Complete an approved training program in FMCSA’s physical qualification standards and guidelines conducted accredited by a nationally-recognized medical profession accrediting organization that provides continuing education credits. Our program is approved by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for 6.0 CE hours.
care among medical examiners. To further
that goal, the National Registry program requires that medical examiners performing CMV driver examinations be trained and certified before May 21, 2014.
3. Take and Pass the FMCSA medical examiner certification test administered by an FMCSAauthorized, private-sector testing organization. You must have a certificate documenting completion of ME training to present for the testing facility.
Why Do I Need This? The federal law has changed. You must now be licensed, certified, and registered by FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners by May 21, 2014 to perform any and all CMV medical examinations. This Training Course will enable the Medical Examiner the ability to interpret and apply the Federal rules for truck and bus drivers during medical examinations, ensuring that drivers are physically and mentally fit to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). As a certified medical examiner, you will make important medical certification decisions that will reduce the risk for crashes, injuries, and fatalities among Interstate CMV drivers. Help save lives! Become a Certified Medical Examiner.
Certification will: Improve highway safety and driver health. Ensure that medical examiners understand
FMCSA medical standards and guidelines, and how they apply to CMV drivers. Maintain ongoing competency of medical
examiners through training and recertification. Promote confidence in the quality of the
physical examinations of CMV drivers. Establish an online list of nationally certified
medical examiners
Course Content Introduction to FMCSA and NRCME Essential Job Functions of the CMV Driver Certification for the Medical Examiner Vision & Hearing Regulations Cardiovascular & Respiratory Conditions Diabetes, & Epilepsy Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Musculoskeletal and Abdominal Conditions Skill Performance Exam Requirements Decision Making for the Medical Examiner Diagnostic Testing Medications and Substance Abuse Forms and Procedures Resources & Support for the Medical Examiner
PLACE STAMP HERE
A Message from the Trainers:
BECOME A
CERTIFIED MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS Know the Regulations, Guidelines and the Facts from Knowledgeable and Experienced Program Trainers
our own profession. Our goal is to have successful, competent medical examiners, who understand and apply the federal regulamaking our highways the safest possible!
Wendy Paracka
Jean Aertker
Questions? Please Contact Us: Jean H. Aertker, DNP, ARNP-BC, COHN-S, FAANP Nurse Practitioner (813) 787-3175 Wendy Paracka, MSN, ARNP-BC Nurse Practitioner (727) 938-0050
Commercial Driver ME Training Course Tampa Occupational Health Services 2919 west Swann Avenue Suite 402 Tampa, FL 33609
tions and guidelines for the CMV exam,
THIS TRAINING PROGRAM IS OFFERED BY: University of South Florida College of Nursing DATE:S: November 9, 2013 and February 15, 2014 Approved for 6.0 CE by AANP CME and ANCC Approval Pending
Register available online soon
Why Be Certified?
HOW DO I BECOME CERTIFED?
The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (National Registry) was developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to improve highway safety and driver health by requiring
1. Sign up! Register now online to obtain your new Medical Examiner number. This Is a 10 digit number different than your NPI number. Register here: http:// nationalregistry.fmcsa.gov
that medical examiners be trained and cer-
tified to effectively determine whether a CMV driver meets FMCSA’s physical qualification standards. The goal of the National Registry program is to promote and preserve the highest level of professional standards of training and
2. Complete an approved training program in FMCSA’s physical qualification standards and guidelines conducted accredited by a nationally-recognized medical profession accrediting organization that provides continuing education credits. Our program is approved by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for 6.0 CE hours.
care among medical examiners. To further
that goal, the National Registry program requires that medical examiners performing CMV driver examinations be trained and certified before May 21, 2014.
3. Take and Pass the FMCSA medical examiner certification test administered by an FMCSAauthorized, private-sector testing organization. You must have a certificate documenting completion of ME training to present for the testing facility.
Why Do I Need This? The federal law has changed. You must now be licensed, certified, and registered by FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners by May 21, 2014 to perform any and all CMV medical examinations. This Training Course will enable the Medical Examiner the ability to interpret and apply the Federal rules for truck and bus drivers during medical examinations, ensuring that drivers are physically and mentally fit to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). As a certified medical examiner, you will make important medical certification decisions that will reduce the risk for crashes, injuries, and fatalities among Interstate CMV drivers. Help save lives! Become a Certified Medical Examiner.
Certification will: Improve highway safety and driver health. Ensure that medical examiners understand
FMCSA medical standards and guidelines, and how they apply to CMV drivers. Maintain ongoing competency of medical
examiners through training and recertification. Promote confidence in the quality of the
physical examinations of CMV drivers. Establish an online list of nationally certified
medical examiners
Course Content Introduction to FMCSA and NRCME Essential Job Functions of the CMV Driver Certification for the Medical Examiner Vision & Hearing Regulations Cardiovascular & Respiratory Conditions Diabetes, & Epilepsy Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Musculoskeletal and Abdominal Conditions Skill Performance Exam Requirements Decision Making for the Medical Examiner Diagnostic Testing Medications and Substance Abuse Forms and Procedures Resources & Support for the Medical Examiner
