All Urgent Care and Workers’ Compensation visits are available on a walk-in basis.
Pre-Register via the link above to save time and let us know when to expect you. All visits include a full medical evaluation.
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Before becoming a fully-licensed road warrior, every current and prospective commercial driver will need to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical administered by a Certified Medical Examiner according to guidelines established by the Federal MotorCarrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
The rules also apply to foreign drivers like Canadian and Mexican citizens who drive in the United States
The goal is to confirm that professional drivers can safely carry out their job duties with minimal risk of a known health problem causing ahazard.
Pre-Register online with a licensed medical examiner at AFC Urgent Care Farmington. DOT physicals are performed on a walk-in basis atAFC Urgent Care Farmington. An experienced provider—who is registered with and certified by the FMCSA - will determine whether youare physically and mentally capable of safely driving a truck, bus, limousine, taxi, or another type of commercial motor vehicle.
Unlike an annual physical, which is designed to provide a general “snapshot” of your overall health, a DOT physical focuses on identifyinghealth-related issues that could interfere with your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
The requirements to get a DOT physical have changed and are now tougher:
Things to bring to your DOT exam:
Prior to examination:
Your examination, in addition to discussing your medical history and evaluating your balance and coordination, your examiner will:
Please bring all necessary information with you to avoid incurring additional fees associated with a disqualifying DOT Physical Exam.
**Any patient with cardiac problems should bring a letter from your cardiologist stating that your heart problems will not negatively affect your ability to safely drive a commercial motor vehicle.
When you pass your DOT physical, you will receive a certificate of good health, which you must carry with you whenever you are operating a commercial motor vehicle. If you do not pass, you may not be barred from pursuing a career as a professional driver. Your examiner at AFC Urgent Care Farmington can explain your options. For example, if you were diagnosed with a disqualifying medical condition, you may be able to improve it with treatment, then repeat the DOT physical. When you pass your DOT physical, you will receive a certificate of good health, which you must carry with you whenever you are operating a commercial motor vehicle. If you do not pass, you may not be barred from pursuing a career as a professional driver. Your examiner at AFC Urgent Care Farmington can explain your options. For example, if you were diagnosed with a disqualifying medical condition, you may be able to improve it with treatment, then repeat the DOT physical. Additionally, the FMCSA has driver exemption programs for some individuals who have diabetes, impaired vision, or hearing loss.
If you need a DOT physical you can either walk in or Pre-Register online with a licensed medical examiner at AFC Urgent Care Farmington. Drug testing is not a typical part of the DOT exam but may be required by your employer. This service is available for an additional fee at AFC Urgent Care Farmington, please ask the receptionist for more assistance.
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