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Maintain Medical Examiner Certification

To maintain your Medical Examiner certification you must:

  • Continue to be licensed, registered, or certified in accordance with the applicable State laws and regulations of each State in which you perform examinations
  • with a scope of practice that includes performing physical examinations
  • Submit any changes in the application information to FMCSA within 30 days of the change
  • Report to FMCSA any information related to any termination, suspension, or withdrawal of your license, registration, or certificate under State law
  • Maintain documentation of State licensing, registration, or certification and completion of all required training
  • Submit Form MCSA-5850 for each driver examined electronically every month via the National Registry website. If no exams were performed during the month, that must also be reported.
  • Retain original completed Medical Examination Reports for all drivers examined and a copy or electronic version of the driver's medical examiner's certificate for at least 3 years from the date of the examination
  • Provide copies of Medical Examination Reports and medical examiner’s certificates to FMCSA within 48 hours of request
  • Follow all FMCSA administrative requirements
  • Complete periodic training every 5 years as specified by FMCSA
  • Pass the Medical Examiner certification test every 10 years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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