116 - Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Update

Session Description: This session will review/discuss new or pending changes in the commercial driver medical certification process/ National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. With publication of the 2024 ME Handbook, examiners have less actual guidance in reaching certification determinations. While there are evidence based reviews and expert panel recommendations, with mention of these not in the ME Handbook, many examiners are performing the minimal possible risk assessment and basing certification determination on driver report and snapshot assessments. Session faculty will offer resources examiner may consider but provide caution in when/how these should be applied. Ample time for questions will be provided and participant can be encouraged to submit questions in advance to CDME16@gmall.com

Educational Gaps: 1. Understanding of recent and pending changes in regulation and guidancethat impact the commercial driver medical certification process
2. Recognition of available resources for making qualification determinationsin commercial driver medical certification examinations.
3. Considerations in the medical certification evaluation of commercial drivers with compex medical conditions

Is this session being sponsored by an ACOEM Section or Component?: Transportation

Has this session previously been presented?: annual with updated material and focus based on current examiner/employer needs

The AOHC 2026 theme is Healthy workers. Healthy world: Provides resources and information to assist examiners and employers to optimize the appropriate medical certification of commercial motor vehicle operators.