CDME Module 8: Drug Abuse & Alcoholism-Handouts for Recording

Handouts for Recording

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Module 8 of the Commercial Driver Medical Examiner online training program focuses on medications, drug abuse, and alcoholism in commercial drivers. The training program is designed to prepare participants for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) examination and provide them with resources, regulations, and guidelines for conducting CMV driver medical examinations. <br /><br />The module covers key issues such as the purpose of the training program, the order of module completion, and the syllabus. It also includes information on drug and medication use regulations, the Medical Examination Report Form, medical advisory criteria for drug use and alcoholism, and alcohol and drug testing regulations. <br /><br />The module provides recommendations and considerations for medication use in commercial drivers, including evaluating the nature and severity of the underlying condition, the effects and side effects of medication use, and the driver's understanding and compliance with medication plans. <br /><br />It also addresses specific medications and substances, such as Suboxone and Chantix, and provides guidance for medical examiners in evaluating their impact on a driver's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. <br /><br />The module includes Frequently Asked Questions on topics such as medication disqualifications, the use of CBD oil, and the use of narcotics by CMV drivers. <br /><br />Additional information not adopted by FMCSA or not included on the examination is provided on topics such as the use of opioids by workers in safety-sensitive jobs, FAA regulations on medication use for pilots, and the FTA Prescription and OTC Toolkit. <br /><br />The module concludes with a section on questions and answers related to the content covered in Module 8.

Keywords

Commercial Driver Medical Examiner

online training program

medications

drug abuse

alcoholism

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

drug and medication use regulations

alcohol and drug testing regulations

medication use in commercial drivers

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