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Certifications & Credentials

Professional credentials and licenses required for occupational health practitioners and safety-sensitive workers.

AME — Aviation Medical Examiner

A physician designated by the FAA to perform aviation medical examinations for pilot and aircrew certification.

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BAT — Breath Alcohol Technician

A person trained and qualified under 49 CFR Part 40 to operate an Evidential Breath Testing device for DOT alcohol testing.

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COHN / COHN-S — Certified Occupational Health Nurse

A professional credential from ABOHN recognizing registered nurses with specialized knowledge and experience in occupational health nursing.

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CDL — Commercial Driver's License

A special driver's license required to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) including large trucks, buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials.

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CMV — Commercial Motor Vehicle

A motor vehicle used in commerce to transport passengers or property that meets FMCSA size, weight, or cargo thresholds.

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CAOHC — Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation

The credentialing body that certifies non-physician technicians to perform workplace audiometric (hearing) testing under the OSHA hearing conservation standard.

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DOT-Qualified Collector

A person trained and qualified under 49 CFR Part 40 to collect urine specimens for DOT-mandated workplace drug testing.

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MEC — Medical Examiner's Certificate

The official card (Form MCSA-5876) issued after a successful DOT physical, proving a driver is medically qualified to operate a CMV.

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NRCME — National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

An FMCSA database of healthcare professionals certified to perform DOT physical examinations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

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NRCME — National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

The FMCSA-maintained federal registry of medical professionals certified to perform DOT physical examinations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

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NIOSH B Reader

A physician who has passed the NIOSH proficiency examination to classify chest radiographs for pneumoconioses using the ILO classification system.

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OHN — Occupational Health Nurse

A registered nurse specializing in workplace health, safety, and injury prevention, who coordinates occupational health services for employers.

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Occupational Medicine Physician

A physician board-certified in occupational medicine who specializes in workplace injury prevention, toxicology, and regulatory medical examinations.

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OSHA 10 / 30 — OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Training

Voluntary OSHA Outreach Training Program courses (10-hour for workers, 30-hour for supervisors) that teach workplace hazard recognition.

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USCG MMC Medical — USCG Medical Examiner

A licensed medical provider who performs U.S. Coast Guard merchant mariner medical examinations using the CG-719K form set.

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