10-Year Recertification

NRCME Certified Medical Examiners seeking recertification on the National Registry must undergo recertification between 9 and 10 years from their initial certification date. Our accredited NRCME recertification training program will prepare participants for the national exam and provide them with a new training certificate, required by the DOT, and earning them 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or 14 ANCC contact hours.

Our self-paced program can be watched, read, or listened to and consists of 14 self-paced courses and 9 quizzes, followed by a 50-question Final Test that participants must pass and can take as often as necessary to obtain their new training certificate.

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Benefits to enrolling in our NRCME recertification program:

• Certified Content - Our program is updated monthly
• Same Day Certificate - Pass our Final Test for instant access to your new training certificate
• Extended Access - Receive 2 years of classroom access
• DOT Study Guide - Proprietary NRCME exam reference materials included
• Accredited Program - Earn 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or 14 NP contact hours
• Audio and Video - Watch, read, or listen to our program
• Customer Service - 9am to 9pm EST 7/365 telephone support
• Consultation - E-mail or speak with a certified Medical Examiner MD
• First Pass Guarantee - Pass the exam or we will pay your $80 exam fee

Steps to Complete 10-Year Recertification Training and Testing

1. Enroll in our accredited recertification training program
2. Take and pass our 50-question Final Test
3. Download and print your new training certificate
4. Upload your new training certificate into your DOT account
5. Schedule the $80 NRCME exam at a PSI or Prometric testing facility near you
6. Bring your new training certificate to the exam, along with your ID and a valid license to practice in your healthcare profession, if applicable.

To schedule your NRCME 10-year recertification exam, you will need to upload your new training certificate to your DOT account. To report completion of the recertification training, log into your DOT National Registry account, access your user profile from the left side navigation menu by selecting “My Profile,” then select “Manage User Information.” Under “Training Details,” scroll down to the subsection titled “10-year Periodic Training Organization Details” and select Edit. Complete the data entry and document upload requirement (you must upload your new training certificate) and select Save.

24 hours after you have uploaded your new training certificate, you will be eligible to schedule the $80 certification exam with either a PSI or Prometric testing company using the 10-digit National Registry certification number issued to you by the DOT. To locate testing centers near you, visit Google Maps and search for “PSI Testing” or “Prometric Testing”. Most testing centers are open six days a week.

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NRCME 10-Year Recertification Program:
Estimated time to complete: 10-14 self-paced hours
Enrolled providers receive 2 years of unlimited access to the classroom.

Target Audience:
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Assistant (PA).

Additional medical provider eligibility:

• Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
• Doctor of Oriental Medicine (OMD/DOM)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Acupuncturist (LAc)

Activity Fee:
$349 per provider. Please call (941) 600-8411 for any current single-provider promotional discounts.

• 14 Self-paced courses, 9 quizzes
• 50 Question Final Test
• Personalized and dated training certificate
• Optional audio and video files included
• Proprietary exam reference materials included*

*NRCME Exam Reference Materials include:

• Preparing for and Passing the National Certification Examination (125 Questions)
• Question Bank 1-300 (300 questions)
• NRCME Study and Reference Guide
• Medical Examiner's Handbook 2024 Edition
• Summary of Issues and Updates- 2024 Medical Examiner Handbook
• The CMV Driver Examination
• Medical Advisory Criteria

Program Topics:

• Background, rationale, mission, and goals of the FMCSA medical examiner's role in reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles.
• Familiarization with the responsibilities and work environment of commercial motor vehicle operations.
• Identification of the driver and obtaining, reviewing, and documenting driver medical history, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Performing, reviewing and documenting the driver's medical examination.
• Performing, obtaining and documenting diagnostic tests and obtaining additional testing or medical opinion from a medical specialist or treating physician.
• Informing and educating the driver about medications and non-disqualifying medical conditions that require remedial care.
• Determining driver certification outcome and period for which certification should be valid.
• FMCSA reporting and documentation requirements.

Curriculum:

01) Introduction - Purpose, Changes, Regulations, Guidance, and Resources
02) Fundamentals of the Driver Medical Examination
03) Forms
04) The CMV Driver Examination
05) Vision and Hearing
06) Hypertension
07) Cardiovascular
08) Respiratory
09) Neurological
10) Diabetes and Other Diseases
11) Musculoskeletal
12) Psychological
13) Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
14) Preparing for and Passing the National Certification Examination

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Program Hardware/Software Requirements:

• A PC, MAC, iPad, Android tablet, or smartphone
• An internet connection
• An internet browser: Edge, Chrome or Firefox - Internet Explorer is no longer supported by us or the FMCSA