Ask X3What is required on the medical examiner's certificate under 49 CFR 391.43?
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Short answer
The medical examiner's certificate under 49 CFR 391.43 must be completed in accordance with Form MCSA-5876.
The rule says
"The medical examiner's certificate shall be completed in accordance with the following Form MCSA-5876, Medical Examiner's Certificate" (49 CFR 391.43(h))
In plain English
It must be completed using the specified form, which ensures that all required information is collected and recorded. In practice, the certificate is typically completed by a certified medical examiner after conducting a physical examination of the driver.
What to do
- Ensure that the medical examiner's certificate is completed using Form MCSA-5876.
- Verify that the certificate includes all required information, such as the driver's medical history and physical qualifications.
- Maintain a copy of the certificate in the driver's qualification file, as required by 49 CFR 391.51.
- Ensure that the certificate is updated periodically, as required by 49 CFR 391.45.
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