DOT Certification of Physicians for performing CMV physicals

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Colleagues,

I apologize for not keeping this list up to date on the status of the

FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

As you probably know, we have finished the development of the

training program and certification test, which will be required of

all physicians to perform the CMV medical examination for all truck

drivers.

The Federal Motor r Safety Administration published

the " Proposed Rule " last month, and opened a public comment period

that will close on Jan 30th. At this time, the proposed rule

requires physicians to attend a training program followed by passing

a certification test (written/computer generated). The FMCSA can

issue the Final Rule as soon as the comment period ends.

Although most Docs would prefer not to be required to attend

training, it is this aspect of the program which opens a tremendous

opportunity for our profession. Those docs with busy offices will

likely not become certified, which will leave a void that can be

filled by chiropractors.

If you are not familiar with the NRCME program, you can go to the

following websites for additional information. Please feel free to

contact me should you have questions. In addition, all trucking

companies are required to be in a drug and alcohol random testing

program. These tests can be performed by your staff, which also can

be a significant income resource that is generally " recession " proof.

www.TeamCME.com

www.NRCME.FMCSA.DOT.gov

Mike Megehee, DC FMCSA NRCME Team Member

Pendleton, OR