If a ME attended a medical examiner training course prior to the publication of the rule, does that qualify me to take the certification test?

Yes, provided (1) the curriculum for the training course covers all the topics outlined in the final rule, and (2) the training organization must be accredited by a nationally-recognized medical profession accrediting organization that provides continuing medical education units.

Do all Medical Examiners have to be certified?

Yes, all MEs who intend to perform physical examinations and issue medical certificates for interstate CMV drivers must complete the mandatory training and testing requirements in the National Registry rule by May 21, 2014.

How long will the ME’s FMCSA certification be valid?

FMCSA will issue a certification document that will expire 10 years from the date of issuance. After the initial training and certification, a ME must complete periodic training every 5 years to refresh the ME’s knowledge of both the medical standards for CMV drivers and any changes to FMCSA physical examination standards or guidelines. MEs are required to complete recertification testing every 10 years. FMCSA may remove a ME from the National Registry if the ME does not complete the periodic training (after 5 years) or pass the recertification testing (after 10 years on the National Registry).

If an ME candidate does not pass the FMCSA certification test, can the candidate take the test again?

If the candidate fails the test, he or she must wait at least 30 days before taking the test again.

What can I expect after passing the FMCSA NRCME Certification Exam?

You will receive a Medical Certification credential valid for 10 years and be listed on the National Registry as a NRCME Certified Medical Examiner, you will now: Report results of the driver exams every month Submit to periodic monitoring and audits Maintain certification by completing periodic training every 5 years Take and pass the NRCME Certification Exam every 10 years. Review the Complete Guide to NRCME Certification here .

Are ME candidates required to pay for the training and testing?

Yes, ME candidates are responsible for paying any fees charged by the training and testing organizations. FMCSA neither establishes nor regulates the schedules of fees established and collected by training or testing organizations, and does not receive any monies collected by these organizations or providers. Training and testing providers are not reimbursed by the Federal government but may charge fees for training and test delivery.

Where will MEs go to take the FMCSA certification test?

The test will be offered by private sector test delivery organizations throughout the United States. FMCSA will post contact information for testing organizations on the National Registry website. In addition, testing organizations may administer the test online with remote monitoring.

How will a ME know that a training provider’s program meets all of the National Registry requirements?

The ME candidate may visit the National Registry website at http://nrcme.fmcsa.dot.gov to obtain the regulatory requirements for training, including the eight topics (the core curriculum) that must be covered by the training. The training organization must be accredited by a nationally-recognized medical profession accrediting organization that provides continuing medical education units, and the training must include all of the topics outlined in the final rule. The training organization must provide training participants with proof of participation and FMCSA point-of-contact information. Although FMCSA posts contact information on the National Registry website for training organizations that send it to the National Registry, FMCSA does not approve or endorse training providers or courses. The ME candidate is required to determine whether a training course meets the regulatory requirements.

When will a ME be required to complete a training program?

When will a ME be required to complete a n accredited training program? Compliance Date – Effective May 21, 2014, all CMV drivers seeking a medical certificate must use a ME on the National Registry. ME Registration Date – Beginning August 20, 2012, MEs may register at the National Registry website and receive their unique identification number that will be used to sign up for the mandatory certification testing.

How can a healthcare professional obtain more information about the National Registry?

Go to the National Registry website at http://nrcme.fmcsa.dot.gov and read the information provided. For ongoing updates, register for the National Registry Listserv by selecting the link.

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