The CME's Guide to the DOT Physical Exam is the most current and comprehensive manual available for Certified Medical Examiners who perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations. This is the premier source for guidance on the medical qualification determination of a commercial truck driver.This indexed, 308 page reference guide includes illustrations throughout, and contains: The most current regulations, guidance and advisory criteria for all medical conditions identified by the FMCSA; and, A pharmacology section on modifying and disqualifying medications, "Best Practice" advice and direction that has been provided by the FMCSA for medical conditions not regulated, an Epworth Sleepiness Questionnaire and other useful tools, practice scenarios, and much more! Bonus sections are included on the business of drug and alcohol testing, and marketing your DOT services; and,An appendix containing contact information for all state and federal agencies pertinent to working in this specialty. Dr. David Thorpe publishes revisions and new information when changes occur within federal regulations and advisory criteria, and to reflect best practice solutions to not-so-common problems, pharmacology updates, updated state and federal contact information and other useful tools so that readers can always have the most up-to-date and cutting edge reference guide.

The "NRCME Study Guide" is the premier study guide available today to assist (multi-disciplinary) health care providers preparing to sit for the certification examination for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Prepared so that all defined categories identified by the NRCME as areas tested, are organized for easy reference and study. Categories include: The Health Driver Physical and CertificationRegulations to RememberDocumentationCertification PeriodsWaiting PeriodsRequired Medical ClearanceRequired and Recommended TestingCounseling RequirementsWaivers, Exemptions and SPEDisqualifying Conditions (Temporary and Permanent)Disqualifying Medications and Medications of ConcernNRCME Practice Test. Each section and its components contain page references (in parentheses) to "The CME's Guide to the DOT Physical Exam" so that the candidate may expand on their understanding of each category and condition.A 50-question practice test with answers is included to further assist the candidate in their preparation to take and pass the certification examination. Subscribers may purchase at discounted pricing.

Rev. ed. of: The DOT medical examination: a guide to commercial drivers' medical certification / Natalie P. Hartenbaum, editor. 4th ed. c2008.

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