DOT Certification Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and has osteoarthritis, treated with Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has a note from her doctor that she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees beyond 90o She is disqualified due to inability to climb or flex her knees. A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his left eye and will be having surgery in a few months. He has a new eyeglass prescr...

What type of driver is required to take exam all interstate comercial drivers who: -have a vehcile weight of 10,000 pounds -drivers using vehicle carrying 9 to 15 people if for compensation -drivers transporting 16 passangers or more even if not for compensation -drivers transporting hazardous material non discretionary standards that immediately disqualify driver 1. use of insulin for diabete 2. seizure disorder or epilepsy 3. failure of hearing or vision discretionar standards` lo...

Medical Examiners A person who is licensed, certified, and or registered in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations, to perform physical examinations Motor carrier employees Responsible for hiring, supervising, training, assigning, or dispatching of drivers and employees concerned with the installation, inspection, and maintenance of motor vehicle equipment and or accessories. Medical Review Officer (MRO) A person who is a licensed physician and who is responsible for receivi...

which psych disorders are disqualifying? narcolepsy and chronic schizophrenia which neuro disorders are disqualifying? Meniere's disease labyrinthine fistulla nonfunctioning labyrinths AVM w/o repair Dementia Parkinsons Ataxia Epilepsy (unless 10 yrs + seizure free w/o meds) Surgery with dural penetration Severe TBI when is DOT drug test needed? preemployment post accident reasonable suspicion random testing return to duty what are the exercise tolerance test requirements...

To Promote safety, the Office of Medical Programs -Oversees the national medical certification process for CMV who operate in interstate commerce -develops and implements medical regulations, policies, and procedures -Oversees and supports the Medical Review Board in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act -Develops and implements the national registry program: a national medical examiner system and a linked national driver medical reporting system. -Conducts and oversees the Age...

OTC y prescription medications side effects; ie weakness, dizziness, fatigue ie Beta blockers Cardiac Symptoms - syncope, dyspnea, chest pain, palpitations MI max certification; Consider what 3 other conditions Max certification 1 year; ,look at CHF, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis DVT - advise driver of risk w/ inactivity while driving Document for conditions if necessary rate of progression, degree of control likelihood of gradual or sudden incapacitation Heart examination N...

An unrestricted commercial motor vehicle Driver Medical Certificate must be renewed? every 2 years a driver presents with history of an isolated TIA 6 months ago. He has a RTW letter from his PCP and neurologist. He is taking and tolerating HCTZ and simvastatin well. All other aspects of the exam and hx were normal. what should the examiner do next? A. Certified driver for 1 year B. Disqualify driver for now C. Certify driver for 3 months. D. Certify driver for 2 years B. Disqualify the...

According to FMCSA medical regulations for vision, a CMV driver must have a distant visual acuity of at least ____ in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to _____ or better with corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of at least ____ in both eyes with or without corrective lenses. 20/40 The CMV drive must have at least _____ peripheral horizontal visual fields in each eye and must be able to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing ...

When do patients require a Skilled Performance Exam? IF they have a FIXED motor deficit of an extremity who cannot physically qualify to drive that needs a full evaluation by a specialist (Not for patients with a progressive motor deficit) **These patients must provide proof of the exam by the specialist in order to obtain certification or be given a referral letter if you think they need an exam*** What two special populations of drivers are given exemptions by the DOT? 1. Patients with v...

What are the four definitions of a commercial motor vehicle? - Gross weight >10,000 lb - Transport >8 passengers (including driver) for compensation - Transport >15 passengers (including diver) whether for compensation or not - Transport hazardous materials in quantities that require placards When was the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) established and when was the NRCME (National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners) established? FMCSA - 1999 NRCME - 2...