We believe that most medical professionals should become a Certified Medical Examiner.
There are over 9 million DOT Physical exams performed annually but only about 40,000 active Certified Medical Examiners (CME).
Driver medical exams are cash pay. You can set your own fee and be paid by the driver or their employer without the hassle of billing insurance. There is minimal effort to get started and no additional overhead.
How Long Does a DOT Physical Exam Take to Perform?
Once a medical professional becomes familiar with the exam process, by leveraging technology and staff, an exam can be completed in 15 minutes.
Who can become a Certified Medical Examiner?
- Doctors of Medicine (MD)
- Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine(DO)
- Nurse Practitioners (NP)
- Physician Assistants (PA)
- Doctors of Chiropractic (DC)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN/APN)
- Naturopathic Doctors (ND)
- Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)
- Acupuncturist in Florida
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in Arkansas, Louisiana, North Dakota and Texas
- Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico
- Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado
How do I become a Certified Medical Examiner?
- Candidates must first complete an accredited NRCME training course and obtain a Certificate of Completion (More information here).
- The next step is obtain a personal 10-digit National Registry number from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) by registering in the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Candidates receive a welcome email with their unique ID number which they use to schedule a time to take the NRCME certification test. Two organizations are currently offering the tests, Prometric https://www.prometric.com/ and PSI https://psiexams.com/
- After passing the certification test you will receive a medical certification credential valid for 10 years and will be listed on the National Registry
You can find additional information about the process on the FMCSA website
What is the NRCME test like?
The NRCME exam is 2 hours and contains 120 questions designed to test the candidates knowledge and understanding of the FMCSA rules and regulations concerning medical certification of drivers ( information that should be outlined during training). A score of at least 71% must be achieved. Prospective examiners who do not score at least a 71% may retake the test.
How long is NRCME certification good for?
Certified Medical Examiners are certified for 10-years from the original certification date. The FMCSA will provide a required online 5-year refresher training at no cost. Medical Examiners are also required to retake the certification exam every 10 years.
We pride ourselves in providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date training available for those wanting to become Certified Medical Examiners. It is important for the transportation industry to have confident, well-trained Medical Examiners performing DOT physical exams for a CDL medical card. Our mission is to connect as many drivers as possible with these Medical Examiners. To help get medical providers started, we have put together some information to act as a guide and answer some frequently asked questions about the process.
TeamCME is available to answer questions and offer advice. Call us at (541) 276-6032.
