Update for Certified Medical Examiners - Approaching Recertification in 2022

Dr. Clinton M. Smith, DC, ME, a Federal Medical Examiner for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has been conducting physicals for truck and school bus drivers since the early 1990s. He was instrumental in developing the federal training and testing materials required for examiner certification, having trained over 10,000 examiners across various medical fields. This essential update course is designed for Certified Medical Examiners approaching their 2022 recertification. It addresses critical topics such as the impact of COVID on testing, current practices in drug and breath alcohol testing, spirometry, and consortium drug testing percentages. Participants will receive point-by-point updates and insights from Dr. Smith to navigate the recertification process and enhance their practice.

• •Understand the updated recertification requirements and timeline for Certified Medical Examiners in 2022
• •Apply current best practices for drug and breath alcohol testing in commercial driver medical examinations
• •Interpret and conduct proper spirometry testing procedures in compliance with federal standards
• •Analyze consortium drug testing percentages and their implications for examiner compliance
• •Evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on medical examination protocols and testing procedures
• •Navigate the recertification process with confidence using point-by-point guidance from a federal examiner expert
• •Enhance examination practices to maintain certification and ensure adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards