§ 390.105 Medical examiner training programs.
An applicant for medical examiner certification must complete a training program that:
- (a) Is conducted by a training provider that:
- (1) Is accredited by a nationally recognized medical profession accrediting organization to provide continuing education units; and
- (2) Meets the following administrative requirements:
- (i) Provides training participants with proof of participation.
- (ii) Provides FMCSA point of contact information to training participants.
- (b) Provides training to medical examiners on the following topics:
- (1) Background, rationale, mission, and goals of the FMCSA medical examiner's role in reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles.
- (2) Familiarization with the responsibilities and work environment of commercial motor vehicle operation.
- (3) Identification of the operator and obtaining, reviewing, and documenting operator medical history, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.
- (4) Performing, reviewing, and documenting the operator's medical examination.
- (5) Performing, obtaining, and documenting additional diagnostic tests or medical opinion from a medical specialist or treating physician.
- (6) Informing and educating the operator about medications and non-disqualifying medical conditions that require remedial care.
- (7) Determining operator certification outcome and period for which certification should be valid.
- (8) FMCSA reporting and documentation requirements.
Guidance on the core curriculum specifications for use by training providers is available from FMCSA.