CDME Module 8: Drug Abuse & Alcoholism-Module 8 Update (READ THIS FIRST)

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The document provides information on the addendum module 8 of the ACOEM Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Training Program, titled "Medications, Drug and Alcohol." It states that the course meets the requirements for initial and complete re-training for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME), but does not fulfill the Periodic Training requirement, which is required five years after initial certification.<br /><br />The document mentions that the entire course is being updated, and addendums will be provided to each module due to anticipated significant changes once the ME Handbook is finalized. It advises reviewing the addendums carefully as they will point out significant changes and provide resources and links to source material.<br /><br />Specifically, in module 8, two updates are mentioned. The first update relates to the Optional Medication Form MCSA – 5895, which has been updated, and the link to access it is provided. The second update pertains to a memorandum from the US Department of Transportation, Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance, clarifying that CBD use alone is not disqualifying but cannot be used as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. The memorandum can be accessed through the provided link.<br /><br />The document concludes by listing the resources available, including the link to access the Medication Form MCSA – 5895 and the attachment containing the DOT CBD Notice.

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addendum module 8

ACOEM Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Training Program

Medications

Drug and Alcohol

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Periodic Training requirement

ME Handbook

Optional Medication Form MCSA – 5895

US Department of Transportation

CBD use