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Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Training: Improving Transportation Safety through Education and Certification June 2015
Course Materials
Course Syllabus
Committed to transportation safety through education and certification, Mayo Clinic offers in-person training for health care professionals who perform physical examinations for interstate Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers. As of May 21, 2014, all health care professionals who perform physical examinations and issue medical certificates for CMV drivers are required to complete accredited certification training and pass an examination. This interactive course will provide the essential core administrative and clinical knowledge necessary to complete the required examination mandated by the FMCSA. This course will review certain subspecialty diseases and conditions encountered while performing CMV examinations, utilizing a case-based interactive approach focused on efficiently addressing complex clinical issues. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the physical demands associated with operating a large commercial vehicle with a semi-trailer at the course site.
The training includes the following core competencies:
1) The role of the examiner in enhancing public safety
2) Diagnostic approaches in assessing medical fitness of the commercial driver
3) Navigating clinical and administrative issues commonly encountered in driver medical certification
4) Understanding and effectively managing the complexity of the physical requirements and stresses involved in operating commercial vehicles
5) Strategies for prevention and health promotion for CMV drivers. Content will focus on the core curriculum required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Following completion of this training, participants will receive the certification required to take the NRCME examination.
CREDIT INFORMATION:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This Live activity, Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Training: Improving Transportation Safety through Education and Certification, from 03/28/2015 - 11/07/2015, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 7.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity was approved by the American Board of Preventive Medicine for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit for a maximum of 7.5 LLSA/MOC credits. This physician board credit can only be granted following completion of the pre-test, course activity, and post-test. ABPM diplomate number will be required for successful upload to ABPM.
Additional Information
The Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Training: Improving Transportation Safety through Education and Certification eLearning course is anticipated to be available this winter.
The full 2015 course schedule for this course includes:
March 28, 2015 — Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
June 13, 2015 — Rochester, Minnesota (Mayo Clinic Siebens Building)
Nov. 7, 2015 — Rochester, Minnesota (Mayo Clinic Siebens Building)
Additional courses for 2015 will be announced if they become available.
The registration fee includes tuition, a comprehensive electronic course syllabus, an interactive course website, continental breakfast, boxed lunch and break refreshments. You will also have post-course access (for one year) to an online "toolkit" of course material and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration links.
Although it is not Mayo School of CPD policy to limit the number of registrants for a course, conference room facilities may necessitate closing of enrollment; therefore, early registration is advised.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe the specific physical and mental demands associated with operating an interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
- Understand the responsibilities of a CMV driver
- Recognize potentially disqualifying diseases, medications or health conditions in the examination process, and provide drivers with parameters for safely proceeding with work duties
- Document the requirements for the medical history and physical examination of a CMV operator
- Develop strategies for efficiently conducting forensic evaluations, including addressing difficult issues in the certification process
- Discuss a variety of strategies for promoting improved health and wellness in this cohort of individuals
- Understand step-by-step process of registering for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration exam and National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Additional Information
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Cindy M. Boyum, R.N., C.N.P.
Steven M. Bruce, M.D.
William G. Buchta, M.D.
Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Clayton T. Cowl, M.D., M.S.
Sarah J. Crane, M.D.
Philip T. Hagen, M.D.
Terry W. Kuhlwein, M.D.
James M. Lance, D.O.
Debra K. McCauley, D.N.P., M.S.N., R.N., C.N.P.
Robin G. Molella, M.D.
Richard D. Newcomb, M.D., M.P.H.
Cheryl L. Pietila, R.N., C.N.P.
Mark W. Steffen, M.D.
Debra Thompson, R.N., C.N.P.
Barbara J. Timm, D.P.N., R.N., C.N.P.
John M. Wilkinson, M.D.
Faculty Disclosure
As a provider accredited by ACCME, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development) must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities. Course director(s), planning committee, faculty, and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Faculty also will disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Disclosure of this information will be published in course materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.
Available Credit
- 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™