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.

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.

All providers of DOT Medical Exams are now required to be trained and tested for certification. After May 21, 2014, only Certified Medical Examiners will be able to perform these services. This practice test is expanded from the eight required core curriculum set forth by the FMCSA and the NRCME. Clinical questions are based upon general knowledge of the regulation and advisory criteria needed to be known. These are not the actual test questions, but as with any practice test, a guide to your current understanding of the material.

Exam Room Quick Reference for the FMCSA / NRCME Medical Examiner.

Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.