Sponsored /Co-provided by University of South Florida College of Nursing One course remaining: February 15, 2014 COURSE DESCRIPTION This training course will enable Medical Examiners the ability to interpret and apply the Federal rules for commercial motor vehicle drivers and motor coach driver medical examinations, ensuring that drivers are physically and mentally fit to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). The National Registry for Certified Medical Examiner Program requires that medical examiners performing commercial driver and medical driver examinations be trained and certified before May 21, 2014. STATEMENT OF NEED New standards of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Registry for Certified Medical Examiners have created a need for healthcare providers to demonstrate new knowledge to support for Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Training Courses prior to May 21, 2014. This course is provided to Advanced Practice Nurses and Physicians to identify the new knowledge/standards of FMCSA and elevate their current knowledge through this specific review course designed to elevate their current competency to interpret and apply new knowledge in preparing for the recertification and certification requirements of the FMCSA.
The content in this training program meets the requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration s (FMCSA) final rule for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (National Registry) Core Curriculum Specifications. In accordance with 49 CFR 390.105(b), this training includes the eight topics which must be covered in the core curriculum specifications. Following completion of this training, participants will receive the proof of training certificate required to take the NRCME examination. TARGET AUDIENCE This course has been designed for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physicians. Learning Objectives Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: ACCREDITATION Perform driver certification examinations in accordance with FMCSA physical qualification requirements and medical guidelines. Apply knowledge of FMCSA s driver essential job functions, physical qualifications standards and advisory criteria to findings gathered during the driver s medical examination. Document with accuracy the medical history and physical examination findings on the Medical Examination Report and the Driver s Medical Certification Card certifying a driver for an appropriate duration interval. Describe the physical and mental qualification requirements for commercial drivers using the 13 standards and Medical Expert Panel Guidance materials to determine driver medical fitness for duty. Discuss the process for the FMCSA Waiver, Exemption and the Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certification Programs for commercial drivers who cannot otherwise qualify to drive. Promote health and wellness strategies to reduce potential risk to public safety for the CMV driver. * The learning objectives listed above apply to nurse practitioners and registered nurses in addition to physicians. Physicians (ACCME) USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. USF Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Practitioners: AANPCP accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME. Nurses (ANCC): USF Health is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. A maximum of 6.5 contact hour may be earned by learners who successfully complete this continuing nursing education activity. PROGRAM AGENDA Program begins at 8:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M. at the University of South Florida College of Nursing. Additional program information will be available for registrants by January 29, 2014. Early registration is recommended as seating is limited. For parking information, click here. DISCLAIMER Attendance at this CMV Medical Examiner training does not guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any testing procedures or processes presented, discussed or taught in this course, including successful completion of the mandatory FMCSA examination offered by an approved testing facility listed as a National Registry Test Delivery Organization.
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Parking: Directions from Interstate 275 Take exit 51 which is SR 582, Fowler Ave. Travel east on Fowler Ave. approximately 3 miles. The main entrance to the university is on the left side of Fowler Ave. Visitor parking permits may be obtained at the Campus Information Center which is the first small building on the right after entering the campus. Directions from Interstate 75 Take the Fowler Ave. exit. Travel west on Fowler Ave. approximately 3.5 miles. The main entrance to the university is on the right side of Fowler Ave. Visitor parking permits may be obtained at the Campus Information Center which is the first small building on the right after entering the campus. Directions from the Tampa International Airport Leave terminal on Airport Highway. Go Highway 60 East, then Interstate 275 north. Exit SR 582--Fowler Avenue and travel east (right at the light) for three miles. The main entrance to the university is on the left (north) side of Fowler Avenue; it will be the first left after 30th St. (also known as Bruce B. Downs Blvd.). Visitor parking permits may be obtained at the Campus Information Center, the small building on the right after you enter the campus For more information please contact Vicky Conway (813) 974-7661 http://health.usf.edu/maps_directions/index.htm
University of South Florida College of Nursing COMMERCIAL DRIVER MEDICAL EXAMINER TRAINING COURSE LS2014138/1150 Saturday, February 15, 2014 Name: Address: Title: City: State: Zip: *County: Daytime Phone: M F DOB (Month and Day only): Month Day Fax Number: E-Mail Address: Specialty: MD PhD RN NP CNS CRNA DNP Other Course Fee Information: Make checks payable to: "USF HPCC" (University of South Florida Health Professions Conferencing Corp.) Charge Card Information: MasterCard Visa American Express Amount: Card Number: Expiration Date: Security Code/CCV: (AMEX-4digits on front, MC/Visa-3 digits on back) Cardholder: Signature: Date: 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: 2. Mail registration form and payment to: USF HPCC Office of Continuing Professional Development PO Box 628263 Orlando FL 32862-8263 3. Fax form with credit card information to: 813.224.7864