Top Study Tips to Pass the Exam on Your First Attempt
The final hurdle to obtaining your DOT medical examiner certification is passing the FMCSA test. Here are the top study tips from clinicians who took and successfully passed their medical examiner certification test.
Choose the right NRCME advance training course
The FMCSA requires that you complete a comprehensive training course to make sure you understand the material covered on the exam and ensure you are well prepared to give DOT physical exams.
Take your time
Avoid waiting until the last minute to start your training course so you are able to allot sufficient time to thoroughly review all materials. Rather than trying to fit your training into one or two days, spread it out over a week or two, and study in shorter sessions.
Practice makes perfect
Review the material multiple times in advance of the exam to help aid recall when you’re taking the test. Take your training course’s NRCME practice test and review any questions you missed.
Study lab values
The exam emphasizes lab values, so make sure you give them adequate attention during your study sessions. Lab value examples may include HbA1C scores, UA, spirometry, acceptable and unacceptable BP readings, and other blood test results. You’ll see exam questions that list lab values for a hypothetical driver, and you’ll need to determine if these values meet requirements.
