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To receive medical examiner certification from FMCSA under 49 CFR 390.103, a person must meet the following specific requirements:
1. Appropriate Licensing: Be licensed, certified, or registered under applicable State laws to perform physical examinations. The person must be an advanced practice nurse, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant, or another medical professional authorized by state law to perform physical examinations.
2. National Registry Registration: Register on the National Registry website and obtain a National Registry number *before* taking the required training.
3. Training Program: Complete a training program that meets the requirements of § 390.105.
4. Testing: Pass the FMCSA medical examiner certification test administered by an approved testing organization. This organization must electronically forward the completed test information to FMCSA within 3 years of completing the required training program.
Additionally, to renew an existing certification, the medical examiner must continue to remain qualified through their State license, certification, or registration, and complete the additional training and testing required by § 390.111(a)(5).