You have done everything right: found a certified examiner, hydrated, avoided caffeine and tobacco before your appointment, brought your medications, and disclosed your pertinent medical history. You never expected to have a problem. But then, something goes wrong, and the examiner fails you. You’re spiraling, worried you are going to lose your job. If you…
Healthcare is scientific and evidence-based. Those of us working in the field usually don’t want the most cutting-edge, risky option. We want the tried and true. Face-to-face training typically fits that bill. However, online training isn’t new. We have been utilizing it corporately since the 90s. During COVID-19 and lockdowns, we have had to adapt,…
A Department of Transportation (DOT) specimen collector plays a critical role. Your job is to ensure and verify the integrity of the screening process. You are the only person who has direct contact with the employee, and you start the chain of custody for test specimens and results that are admissible in court. Along with…
Unfortunately, high blood pressure, referred to as hypertension, is becoming more common and affects nearly 50% of adults. In addition to taking care of your health problems today to prolong your life, you need to have your blood pressure under control to pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical to be a commercial truck driver….
If you are a commercial bus or truck driver or in another driving job with high safety demands, you may need to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. You will need to see a certified medical examiner to examine and issue a certificate for you. While most people are able to drive despite minor…
Being on the road driving can hit your health hard. Sitting in one place for hours can impact your circulatory system and hurt your legs and back, making you feel less like exercising when you do get a break. Long distance driving also requires you to be focused for long hours, which may lead drivers…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires training and testing on the physical qualification standards and guidelines to become a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified medical examiner (ME.) You must complete a free course every five years through the FMCSA, which you can access through your National Registry Account. Additionally, you need to recertify…
If you are a professional truck or bus driver, then you’re familiar with Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. They can be nerve-wracking if you are unprepared or don’t know what to expect. Here are some common questions drivers have and the answers you might be looking for: Do You Need A Physical? If you are…
