CDME Module 1: Overview-Handouts for Recording

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Module 1 of the Commercial Driver Medical Examiner (CDME) online training program provides a course overview and introduces the faculty members, including Natalie Hartenbaum, MD, MPH, who is the Program Director. The training program is designed to prepare participants for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) examination and provide them with the necessary resources, regulations, guidelines, literature, and decision points for conducting commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver medical examinations.<br /><br />The syllabus for the training program includes pre-read material, course material, and post-read material. The course material is primarily derived from the Medical Examiner Handbook (MEH) and is subject to regular updates. The goal of the training is to meet the requirements for NRCME certification and pass the examination. However, it is important for examiners to consider current best practices in their decision-making process.<br /><br />The modules covered in the training include topics such as determining the medical fitness of the commercial driver, vision and hearing evaluations, diabetes mellitus assessment, cardiovascular and respiratory evaluations, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, psychological evaluations, and drug abuse and alcoholism assessments. The last module covers a review of the training material and includes case studies for further practice.<br /><br />The certification process for medical examiners includes completing the training program, passing the certification examination, updating determinations as necessary, providing requested information, and undergoing refresher training every five years. There are also additional requirements for Department of Veterans Affairs examiners.<br /><br />The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) outline the physical qualifications and examinations required for commercial drivers, as well as the responsibilities of medical examiners. The regulations cover various medical conditions, including vision, hearing, cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, psychological, and drug abuse and alcoholism assessments. The regulations also address the criteria for medical examiner certification, the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, and exemptions and waivers for certain drivers.<br /><br />Overall, the training program aims to ensure that medical examiners are able to determine the medical fitness of commercial drivers and issue appropriate certifications in accordance with the FMCSRs and best practices in the field.

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Natalie P. Hartenbaum, MD, MPH

Keywords

Commercial Driver Medical Examiner

CDME

online training program

Natalie Hartenbaum

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

NRCME

medical fitness

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

FMCSRs

best practices