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Becoming a Certified Medical Examiner
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What makes you a certified medical examiner?
Certified Medical Examiners (CMEs) are medical examiners that have completed training, passed the NRCME test, and registered with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (National Registry). The National Registry was created to ensure that Medical Examiners can effectively determine if interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers meet FMCSA’s physical qualification standards. As a result, healthcare professionals that wish to perform physical qualification examinations for interstate CMV drivers must be certified by FMCSA to do so. Certification is accomplished by registering in the National Registry. To become certified, they must:
- Be licensed, certified, or registered to perform physical examinations in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations.
- Register on the National Registry website and receive a unique National Registry number. Please note that registering and obtaining a National Registry number is only the first step to becoming certified and does not approve an individual to start conducting examinations.
- Complete training based on the FMCSRs and related guidance.
- Pass the National Registry Medical Examiner Certification Test.
Once FMCSA has verified the Medical Examiner’s test score and validated his or her medical credential or license, the Medical Examiner is certified by FMCSA and listed on the National Registry. Certified Medical Examiners receive their certificate via email and are then able to begin performing examinations of interstate CMV drivers.
Once certified, Medical Examiners use the National Registry to upload results of CMV driver physical qualification examinations they have conducted. Certified Medical examiners are required to submit results for every examination conducted, by midnight (local time) of the next calendar day following the examination.
Who can become a certified medical examiner?
The requirements for who can become a certified medical examiner varies by state. For the most part, if you have one of the following credentials, you may become a medical examiner on the National Registry:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – All 50 States
- Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) – All 50 States
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) – Excluding WA, NY, and MI
- Physician Assistant (PA) – All 50 States
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) – All 50 States
- Registered Nurse (RN) – All 50 States
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – All 50 States
- Naturopathic Doctor (ND) – Varies by state, check with your state for eligibility requirements!
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Varies by state, check with your state for eligibility requirements!
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – All 50 States
- Doctor of Oriental Medicine (OMD/DOM) – Varies by state, check with your state for eligibility requirements!
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Varies by state, check with your state for eligibility requirements!
- Physical Therapist (PT) – Varies by state, check with your state for eligibility requirements!
- Acupuncturist (LAc) – Varies by state, check with your state for eligibility requirements!
How do I become a certified medical examiner?
Are you ready to start performing the DOT Physical Exam? The process is pretty straightforward:
- Complete required NRCME Training: Enroll Now
- Register with the National Registry to obtain your 10-digit National Registry Number (NRCME Number). This is completed on the National Registry Website (scroll down to registration button): Register Now
- Upload your NRCME Training Certificate (obtained in step 1) to your National Registry account, then register for the NRCME Exam through PSi or Prometric.
- Once you pass your NRCME Exam, you will receive medical certification that is valid for 10 years.
- After 10 years, you are required to recertify, this process requires you to retake the NRCME Training in step 1, then pass the NRCME Exam in step 3.
How difficult is the NRCME Exam to become a certified medical examiner?
We here this every day from all types of medical examiners, the NRCME Exam is difficult! You really need to take the time to study the material, take the practice tests, and understand all the practice questions. Most questions have 2 correct answers, but your job is to select the MOST CORRECT answer. Don’t fear though, our NRCME Training is built to help you pass on the first try! Click here to get started with training.
The NRCME Exam is a 2 hour exam and is a 120 question test. The exact percentage required to pass the exam varies based on the exact exam given, but, in general, a 71% is required to pass the exam.
If you do not pass with a 71%, you may retake the test. For those seeking initial certification, there is a 30 day cool down period before you may retake the NRCME exam. In the case of seeking recertification, there is no cool down period and you may register to retake the test the very next day.
What can I do to best prepare for the NRCME Exam?
If you are ready to consider taking the NRCME Exam, then it is time to study! We have the best training platform on the market, built specifically to help medical examiners pass the NRCME Exam on the first try! You should review the course videos, but more importantly, you should take and understand the practice tests. Understand that there are multiple correct answers, but your job is to select the MOST CORRECT answer. Are you ready to get started with your training? Click here now.
I'm a certified medical examiner, how can I do more DOT Physical Exams?
Doing more DOT Physicals is a question every Certified Medical Examiner has and Pass My Physical is here to help. At a minimum, click here and register for a free map listing with us, IT’S FREE! This will put you in front of our drivers, who use the PMP app to store their DOT form information, and prepare them for the exam in cases where they need a clearance letter.
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Is there an easy way to go paperless with my DOT Exam Practice?
Yes! Pass My Physical offers our network membership + EHR for just $10 more per month! All driver information and exams are stored on a HIPAA compliant server and includes driver recall text and emails. Automatically share driver exams with their employers using the pre-exam consent feature, or share after with a post-exam consent. Motor carriers love this feature and will help you grow your practice through happy customers! Try it free for 14 days by clicking here.
I need to complete my 10-year recertification, how do I do that?
Completing recertification is a simple process:
- Register and complete NRCME Training by clicking here.
- Upload your certification of completion to your National Registry account.
- Wait 1 Day
- Register for the NRCME Exam with PSi or Prometric.
- The difference between Initial Certification and Recertification is that if you do not pass, you may register to retake the exam the very next day (no 30 day cool down period).
- Once you pass, you are recertified!
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