Training and certification would enhance the medical examiner’s ability to
determine if a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver can safely
handle the mental and physical demands of driving a CMV. The following
activities are underway to develop specifications for medical examiner training
and certification.
FMCSA Medical Examiner Handbook
Driver medical fitness for duty is a critical element of the FMCSA safety program. Our Medical Examiner Handbook provides information and guidance to the medical examiner who performs the CMV driver medical examination.
The first few chapters of the handbook are complete and can be accessed from the FMCSA Medical Examiner Handbook homepage.
Role Delineation Study
FMCSA has completed a Role Delineation Study (RDS). The results provide a
blueprint for the medical examiner certification test and are being used by
subject matter experts to assist in the development of core curriculum
specifications for medical examiner training. A variety of methods were used to complete the study,
including a literature review, direct observations of CMV driver physical
examinations, a national survey of medical examiners, and medical examiner expert Working Integrated Product Team (WIPT)
meetings.
The National Role Delineation Study of FMCSA Medical Examiners (DOT Library Call Number: CD-ROM RA 1063.4 .N38 2007):
Executive Summary
Click here to download the full report from the DOT Library
WIPTs
Two WIPTs have been created to assist with the development of a
blueprint for the medical examiner certification test and core curriculum
specifications for medical examiner training. For more information about
Certification Test and Education WIPTs, please view the links below:
Certification Test WIPT
Education WIPT
Related Federal Register Notices
Additional information and updates on training and certification
will be posted here as they become available.
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