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Referrals For:
Pulmonary i.e. Sleep Study
Cardiology i.e. Stress Test
Primary Care Provider i.e. Hypertension, diabetics
Pending Status will be given as well as referrals for abnormalities..
The DOT physical will include a health history review of the driver by a certified medical examiner (CME). The CME will also check the driver’s vital signs and perform a thorough examination, evaluating a number of health-related categories, such as:
- General appearance
- Extremities
- Lungs and chest
- Heart
- Eyes and ears
- Mouth and throat
- Nervous System
- Back and Spine
What the DOT Physical Covers
Vision
Drivers are required to have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction. They are also required to have at least 70° peripheral in the horizontal meridian measured in each eye.
Hearing
Drivers should be able to perceive a “forced whisper” at a distance of 5 feet or less, with or without a hearing aid. This standard equates to an average hearing loss in the better ear of less than 40 dB.
Blood pressure / pulse rate
The medical examiner will conduct a blood pressure test to see whether your blood pressure is too high or too low and check your pulse to measure your heart rate.
Urinalysis
Drivers must take a urine test or urinalysis, which examines the concentration and content of urine. This test detects underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and liver problems, among others.
Physical Examination
Physical examinations assess the overall state of your health. The medical examiner inspects specific areas of your body to help diagnose possible diseases and other medical conditions. Generally, it evaluates your: Upon exam completion, the CME will report the results to the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). Certified drivers will receive a copy of the medical examiner’s certificate (MEC), or DOT medical card.