FMCSA-Compliant NRCME Training

Accredited NRCME training for medical examiners

Get NRCME Certified, Recertified, and Exam-Ready — Online! – Developed by physicians, the NADME course has everything you need to meet FMCSA requirements in one place:  NRCME certification, 10-year recertification, and exam prep designed for medical examiners.

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Online DOT NRCME Certification Training Course For Medical Examiners

NRCME TRAINING

NRCME Training Options

Choose the NRCME training path that fits your certification status and goals.

NRCME Certification Training

Get the required NRCME training you need to meet FMCSA rules, pass the exam, and get listed on the National Registry—without confusion or guesswork.

  • Initial NRCME certification
  • FMCSA compliant
  • Earn 18 AMA/PRA Credit OR ANCC Contact Hours
  • Over 99% NRCME pass rate

10-Year NRCME Recertification

FMCSA-compliant NRCME recertification to renew your National Registry listing—simple, fast, and fully compliant.

  • For currently listed medical examiners
  • Meets FMCSA renewal requirements
  • 450,000+ CE Hours Awarded

NRCME
Exam Prep

Focused NRCME exam prep tools to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready on test day.

  • Practice questions
  • Exam readiness tools
  • Exceeds FMCSA training requirements
  • Over 22 years of expertise

What Makes NADME Different

A Smarter Approach to NRCME Training

NADME specializes exclusively in NRCME training for medical examiners. Our FMCSA-compliant program is built around what you actually need to know to pass the NRCME exam and perform DOT physicals correctly—without filler or unnecessary complexity.

The course is structured into clear, focused modules that make complex regulations easier to understand. You can learn at your own pace, with practical explanations that connect exam content to real-world clinical decisions.

Designed for qualified medical professionals, NADME’s NRCME training programs support MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, and DCs seeking initial certification or recertification. This focused approach helps reduce confusion, build confidence, and prepare examiners for both the exam and ongoing compliance—resulting in consistently high NRCME exam pass rates.

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NRCME Certification Exam Prep for Medical Examiners – Maximum Features, Maximum Benefits

  • Up-to-Date FMCSA Guidelines & Regulations: complete and current coverage

  • Exceeds FMCSA Requirements: meets Initial & 10-Year Recertification training requirements

  • Expert-Led Comprehensive Curriculum: designed by occupational medicine physicians & industry experts

  • Fully Accredited: includes 18 AMA/PRA Credit OR ANCC Contact Hours

  • Administrator Friendly: easy to manage for multi-provider practices

  • Bonus: Exam Prep Guide & Proven Study Tips

  • 14 Engaging Modules, 13 Focus Quizzes & 4 Practice Exams: cover every aspect of the NRCME Core Curriculum

  • Flexible Learning Formats: video, audio, and printable materials for every learning style

  • Printable Practice Question Bank: boosts retention and exam confidence

  • 100% Self-Paced: train anywhere, anytime

  • Exceptional Training Support: responsive assistance when you need it

  • Bonus: DOT NRCME Reference Guide for clinical use in your practice

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FOR MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Why 25,000+ Medical Examiners Choose NADME

This course is designed to prepare MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, and DCs to confidently pass the NRCME Certification Exam to become Certified Medical Examiners.

  • Content always up to date

  • 450,000+ CE Hours Awarded

  • Earn 18 AMA/PRA Credit OR ANCC Contact Hours

  • Over 22 years of expertise helping providers succeed on the NRCME exam

  • 99% NRCME exam pass rate after completing our course

  • Valid for Initial and 10-Year Recertification Training

Learning Objectives

The NADME Online Training Course ensures Medical Examiners will gain proficiency in the knowledge of:

  • Background rationale, mission, and goals of the FMCSA medical examiner’s role in reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles

  • FMCSA reporting and documenting requirements

  • Performing, obtaining and documenting diagnostic tests and obtaining additional testing or medical opinion from a medical specialists or treating physician

  • Performing, reviewing and documenting the driver’s medical examination

  • Identification of the driver and obtaining, reviewing and documenting driver medical history. Including prescription and over the counter medications

  • Determining driver certification outcome and period for which certification should be valid

  • Familiarization with the responsibilities and work environment of commercial motor vehicles operations

  • Informing and educating the driver about medications and non-disqualifying medical conditions that require remedial care

How to Pass the NRCME Exam

We provide successful proven exam strategies to prepare you to pass the certification exam.

Your Guide to NRCME Certification

Detailed, easy-to-follow guidance leads you through the complete certification process!

Training
Certificate

Your NRCME training certificate is available immediately upon course completion.

Exceeds Requirements

This program exceeds the FMCSA DOT NRCME Certification Training Requirements for Initial and 10-Year Recertification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Register and complete the NADME NRCME Certification Training Course and download your training certificate. This is a prerequisite to sit for the NRCME Certification Exam.

2. Using your NADME certificate of completion, register and create your account with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners located at https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/home.

3. The FMCSA will issue your 10-digit national registry number and validate your credentials.

4. Schedule to sit for the NRCME Certification Exam (exam fee is $80) via one of the approved testing organizations below:

Testing Organization Websites:

Prometric: https://prometric.com/exams/nrcme | Customer Support: 800-810-3926

PSI Exams: https://test-takers.psiexams.com/nrcme | Customer Support: 855-579-4641

Medical professionals eligible for FMCSA DOT medical examiner certification include Doctors of Medicine (MD), Doctors of Osteopathy (DO), Doctors of Chiropractic (DC), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), and other licensed healthcare providers indicated as eligible by their state licensing board.

To qualify, providers must:

1. Hold a valid, current medical license, certificate, or registration in the state or jurisdiction where they will perform examinations, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

2. Successfully complete the NADME NRCME Certification Training Course and receive a Certificate of Course Completion.

3. Register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to obtain a personal 10-digit National Registry Number.

4. Schedule and pass the NRCME Certification Exam through an FMCSA-approved testing organization.

The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) is a federal program that sets the standards for healthcare professionals who perform Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver physical qualification exams and issue medical certificates for truck and bus drivers.

To earn NRCME certification and be listed on the FMCSA National Registry, eligible healthcare providers must complete specialized training and pass the NRCME Certification Exam on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) medical qualification standards and regulations..

NRCME certification is valid for 10 years from the date of initial certification.

Recertification: In the ninth year, Certified Medical Examiners must complete a recertification training course and pass the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners exam to maintain their status.

5-Year Periodic Training: At the five-year mark, the FMCSA requires a periodic training, available online at no cost through the examiner’s National Registry account. This training must be completed before the original certification expires.

To perform a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical exam, a Certified Medical Examiner (CME) needs the following equipment:

Stethoscope: Used to listen to heart and lung sounds.

Blood Pressure Cuff: To measure blood pressure.

Snellen Eye Chart: For vision testing.

Eye Occluder: Used to cover one eye during vision testing.

Tuning Fork: May be used to assess hearing.

Reflex Hammer: To test reflexes.

Scale: For weight measurement.

Measuring Device: For height measurement.

Thermometer: For taking temperature.

Urinalysis Supplies: Including urine collection cups, test strips, and a reader or analyzer.

Color Vision Test Cards: For color vision testing.

In addition to the equipment, the CME will also need to be familiar with the FMCSA’s (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) medical regulations and guidelines for CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle) drivers.

The CME must also be able to conduct a comprehensive physical examination, covering various aspects of the driver’s health, including vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, neurological function, musculoskeletal system, and general appearance.

The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (National Registry) is a federal program that sets requirements for healthcare professionals who perform physical qualification exams for commercial truck and bus drivers. To become a certified medical examiner (ME) and be listed on the National Registry, healthcare professionals must complete FMCSA-required training and pass the certification exam covering physical qualification standards and guidelines.

The course developed by NADME is designed to prepare MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, and DCs to confidently pass the NRCME Certification Exam to become Certified Medical Examiners.

About NADME

Your Premier Source for NRCME Certification Training

The National Academy of DOT Medical Examiners (NADME) has trained over 25,000 medical examiners since 2005. Founded by occupational medicine physicians and transportation industry experts, we’re dedicated to delivering the most effective and comprehensive NRCME training available.

Our 14-module, fully accredited online program includes 18 AMA/PRA Credit or ANCC Contact Hours and is continually updated to reflect FMCSA regulations and best practices, helping our students achieve a 99% pass rate on the NRCME certification exam and preparing them for both the test and the critical information needed to perform complete and accurate CMV Driver DOT physicals.

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Provider Insight

NADME Student Reviews

“Just what I needed”

“Training curriculum and Practice Test were just what I needed! The NADME DOT NRCME training course curriculum is comprehensive and along with the unlimited course access to train and printable test questions, were just what I needed to prepare for and pass the certification exam!”

– Dr. Mc Williams

“Priceless & appreciated”

“Thank you for helping us navigate thru the DOT NRCME process! Your assistance in helping our providers, complete the DOT NRCME training requirements and navigate the new DOT NRCME registration process, is priceless and truly appreciated!”

– Dr. Parker

“Excellent customer support”

“Thank you for all your assistance in getting our providers certified! Excellent customer support and dedicated staff helped us navigate thru the DOT NRCME Training and Certification process. We couldn’t of done it without you!”

– Dr. Solomon

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and The National Academy of DOT Medical Examiners (NADME). Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the American Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.