DOT Physical Parkside, PA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Parkside, PA and throughout the local area.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL license must have a DOT physical, complete a medical examination report and successfully complete all requirements of the DOT physical to be issued a CDL medical card, the card is valid for 24 months and must be renewed every 2 years with a physical.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides DOT and non DOT physicals Parkside, PA at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by FMCSA. Testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
To Schedule Your DOT Physical or DOT Drug Test at a local testing center call - (800)221-4291 or Schedule your DOT physical or DOT drug test now by clicking the schedule now button below.
501 W MacDade Boulevard, 2.6 miles
Folsom, PA 19033
213 MORTON AVE 2.9 miles
FOLSOM, PA 19033
8 MORTON AVE STE 206 3.3 miles
RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112 3.9 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
196 W SPROUL RD STE 110 4.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
1167A W Baltimore Pike, 4.6 miles
Media, PA 19063
920 W SPROUL RD STE 110 4.9 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
444 BALTIMORE PIKE 4.9 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
1 CRESCENT DR STE 100 5.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112
103 BALTIMORE PIKE 5.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
131 S State Rd 5.5 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
90 N MacDade BLVD, 5.5 miles
GLENOLDEN, PA 19036
510 HERON DR STE 108 6.9 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
510 HERON DR STE 114 6.9 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
2000 SPROUL RD STE 102 7.0 miles
BROOMALL, PA 19008
100 DIPLOMAT DR BAY 1 7.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19113
1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004 7.3 miles
DARBY, PA 19023
545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 7.7 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9 7.7 miles
Concordville, PA 19331
2801 ISLAND AVE Ste 2 7.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
7000 Holstein Ave 8.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
2010 W Chester Pike, 8.1 miles
Havertown, PA 19083
1305 W CHESTER PIKE 8.1 miles
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
3574 West Chester Pike, 8.5 miles
Newtown Square, PA 19073
1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103, 8.9 miles
Wilmington, DE 19803
73 CROWN POINT RD 9.0 miles
PAULSBORO, NJ 8066
3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B 9.7 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19810
2722 CONCORD PIKE 10.0 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
2123 CONCORD PIKE 10.2 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
1502 W Chester Pike, 10.6 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B 10.7 miles
MULLICA HILL, NJ 8062
100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317 10.7 miles
WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
1311 N 52ND ST 11.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
2219 S Broad St, 11.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
1444 W PASSYUNK AVE 11.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
875 MANTUA PIKE STE B 11.9 miles
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11 11.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
1900 S BROAD ST 11.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
934 MONTGOMERY AVE 11.9 miles
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b 12.2 miles
Wilmington, DE 19806
509 N BROAD ST 12.2 miles
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
608 N Broad St Ste 100 12.3 miles
Woodbury, NJ 8096
330 W. Oregon Avenue, 12.3 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
730 N Broad St, Suite 125 12.4 miles
Woodbury, NJ 8096
2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2 12.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
914 JUSTISON ST 12.8 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101 12.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
716 N 24TH ST 12.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
230 N BROAD ST 13.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
227 N. Broad St, 13.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1 REED ST 13.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
510 E Gay Street 13.5 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
1200 DELSEA DR 13.5 miles
WESTVILLE, NJ 8093
915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3 13.8 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
104 S BROADWAY 13.9 miles
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 8030
600 E Marshall St, 13.9 miles
West Chester, PA 19380
606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105 13.9 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101 14.0 miles
Paoli, PA 19301
11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 14.2 miles
PAOLI, PA 19301
5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234 14.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
525 Jamestown Street, 14.5 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19128
6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100 14.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
2961 YORKSHIP SQ HISTORICAL FAIRVIEW 14.5 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
1000 ATLANTIC AVE Family Health Center 14.5 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 14.6 miles
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
210 BENIGNO BLVD 14.8 miles
BELLMAWR, NJ 8031
3 COOPER PLZ RM 517 14.9 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8103
250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD 14.9 miles
RADNOR, PA 19087
212 CHERRY LN 15.0 miles
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
309 Lancaster Avenue, 15.1 miles
Frazer, PA 19355
1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 15.1 miles
BERWYN, PA 19312
181 N Broadway, 15.5 miles
Pennsville, NJ 8070
100 E LEHIGH AVE STE 106 MAB BUILDING 15.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
475 Hurfville Cross Keys Road Suite B 15.5 miles
Sewell, NJ 8080
6 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 15.5 miles
MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ 8059
410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1 15.9 miles
PITMAN, NJ 8071
107 Town Center Road 15.9 miles
King of Prussia, PA 19406
170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204 16.0 miles
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306 16.1 miles
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive 16.4 miles
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Cooper River Plaza West, 6981 North Park Drive Suite 20 16.4 miles
Pennsauken, NJ 8109
5322 MAGNOLIA ST 16.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205 16.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19144
1125 DELSEA DR N 16.9 miles
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
3926 KIRKWOOD HWY 17.0 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
3356 Aramingo Ave 17.0 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19134
9 CARROLL AVE 17.1 miles
PENNSVILLE, NJ 8070
3400 ARAMINGO AVE, STE 4 17.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
165 S BLACK HORSE PIKE 17.1 miles
RUNNEMEDE, NJ 8078
525 E Basin Rd, 17.2 miles
New Castle, DE 19720
5255 MARLTON PIKE 17.2 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8109
129 N DUPONT HWY 17.2 miles
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center 17.3 miles
Glassboro, NJ 8028
515 Grove Street, Suite 1 A 17.3 miles
Haddon Heights, NJ 8035
500 B GROVE ST 17.4 miles
HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 8035
100 HERITAGE VALLEY DR STE 2 17.4 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente 17.6 miles
Exton, PA 19341
1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109 17.6 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
3 JEFFERSON DR 17.7 miles
LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ 8021
3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105 17.9 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900 17.9 miles
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
807 Haddon Ave, 18.1 miles
Haddonfield, NJ 8033
1437 Dekalb St, 18.1 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
4501 Castor Ave, 18.3 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19124
720--730 E Johnson Highway, 18.3 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103 18.4 miles
Flourtown, PA 19031
5000 FRANKFORD AVE Wakling Building 18.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
5675 N Front St, Store 260 18.5 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19120
5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202 18.6 miles
Wilmington, DE 19808
202 LANTANA DR 18.7 miles
HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
850 GERMANTOWN PIKE 18.7 miles
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270 18.7 miles
Wyncote, PA 19095
830 W CYPRESS ST 18.8 miles
KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 18.8 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
800 HADDONFIELD RD 18.9 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
100 KINGS WAY E STE B3 19.0 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
2521 W MAIN ST 19.1 miles
NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
2001 College Drive Suite 11 19.2 miles
Clementon, NJ 8021
37 S WHITE HORSE PIKE 19.4 miles
STRATFORD, NJ 8084
6129 PALMETTO ST 19.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
151 FRIES MILL RD STE 205-206 19.5 miles
TURNERSVILLE, NJ 8012
308 E Lancaster Ave, 19.7 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
188 Fries Mill Rd, Bldg. H 19.7 miles
Turnersville, NJ 8012
80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 19.7 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 19.7 miles
Exton, PA 19341
102 Schubert Dr 19.7 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center 19.8 miles
Phoenixville, PA 19460
257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 19.8 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005 19.8 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
A98 100 Omega Drive, 19.8 miles
Newark, DE 19713
15 OMEGA DR BLDG K 19.8 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140 19.9 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
55 E ROUTE 70 19.9 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2 19.9 miles
Sewell, NJ 8080
239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160 19.9 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
99 MANOR AVE STE 2 20.0 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
1601 N KINGS HWY, STE 100 20.0 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8034
2010 LEVICK ST 20.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100 20.2 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
2322 ROUTE 38 20.3 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 20.3 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
1040 Kings Hwy, Suite 102 20.3 miles
Cherry Hill, NJ 8034
Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 20.4 miles
Phoenixville, PA 19460
6555 Roosevelt Blvd., 20.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19149
9370 N CRESCENT BLVD STE 200 20.6 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8110
700 Cottman Ave, 20.6 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19111
535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101 20.8 miles
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
515 Pennsylvania Ave, 20.8 miles
Ft Washington, PA 19034
60 W MAIN ST, 20.8 miles
MAPLE SHADE, NJ 8052
1101 White Horse Rd, 20.9 miles
Voorhees, NJ 8043
6940 State Rd 21.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Cloverly Plaza, 628 Old York Road 21.1 miles
Jenkintown, PA 19046
PO BOX 754 21.1 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
100 E BROAD ST 21.3 miles
PALMYRA, NJ 8065
1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 21.3 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102 21.3 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
724 Dekalb Pike, 21.7 miles
Blue Bell, PA 19422
7439 FRANKFORD AVE 2ND FL 21.7 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
7528 Frankford Ave, 21.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19136
2309 E EVESHAM RD STE 104 22.0 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
3301 E Lincoln Hwy, 22.1 miles
Thorndale, PA 19372
78 2ND AVE 22.3 miles
COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426
2401 E EVESHAM RD, STE C 22.5 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
150 CENTURY PKWY STE B 22.5 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
1210 ROUTE 130 N STE 1438 22.5 miles
CINNAMINSON, NJ 8077
1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 LAUREL OAKS CORPORATE CENTER 22.6 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
1419 Old York Rd, 22.6 miles
Abington, PA 19001
16000 HORIZON WAY STE 600 22.7 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
1468 OLD YORK RD 22.8 miles
ABINGTON, PA 19001
1430 US 130 North, 22.9 miles
Cinnaminson, NJ 8077
314 E MAIN ST STE 105 22.9 miles
NEWARK, DE 19711
249 E Main Street, 23.0 miles
Newark, DE 19711
979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 23.1 miles
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 8094
407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 23.1 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ 23.1 miles
NEWARK, DE 19713
817 E GATE DR STE 102 23.3 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
2417 Welsh Rd, 23.3 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19114
9331 OLD BUSTLETON AVE STE 102 23.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
10000 LINCOLN DR E STE 201 23.6 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
246 Main Street, Cherry Hill P, Suite 202 23.6 miles
New Paltz, NY 12561
12000 LINCOLN DR W UNIT 308 23.6 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
4A Eves Drive, Suite 110 23.7 miles
Marlton, NJ 8053
1235 Horseshoe Pike, 23.8 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
412 Sicklerville Rd Ste 106, 23.9 miles
Sicklerville, NJ 8081
201 REECEVILLE RD 24.0 miles
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
524 WILLIAMSTOWN RD 24.0 miles
SICKLERVILLE, NJ 8081
9808 Bustleton Avenue, 24.2 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 24.3 miles
Royersford, PA 19468
111 CHURCH RD 24.5 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
401 YOUNG AVE URGENT CARE 24.5 miles
MOORESTOWN, NJ 8057
2729 BLAIR MILL RD Ste A 24.6 miles
WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090
200 Lakeside Dr Ste 230, 24.8 miles
Horsham, PA 19044
DOT Physical Parkside, PA
Federal Law and DOT regulations state that any "covered employee" such as a CDL driver must possess a valid medical card demonstrating that they have successfully passed a DOT Physical examination and complied with all other requirements of DOT regulation part 40 to be eligible to drive.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can schedule your DOT or non DOT physical examination at a location close to you, insure that all required documentation is completed and that you are issued a CDL medical card upon successfully passing the exam.
Recommended items to bring to your DOT physical:
- Eye glasses (bring prescription)
- List of medications
- Clearance letters or physician related documentation
Persons should also be prepared to discuss with the FMCSA certified examiner your health history including past or recent illnesses or other information related to your physical exam.
NON DOT Physicals/Examinations
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can also provide through our nationwide testing locations and affiliated medical facilities non DOT physicals for job fitness, return to duty and follow up.
To Schedule a DOT or Non DOT Physical Parkside, PA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Parkside, PA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Parkside, PA and throughout the local area which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available.
No appointment is necessary, but you must call and register for a DOT Drug Test Parkside, PA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Parkside, PA location.
Scheduling a DOT Drug Test, alcohol or any testing service is simple and easy, Call (800)221-4291) or schedule online 24/7.
Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY.
In addition to providing DOT drug testing Parkside, PA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Parkside, PA location, Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and other surrounding cities. When you need a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test for pre-employment, random or post-accident, call our DOT drug testing Parkside, PA office at (800)221-4291.
On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 5000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
Department of Transportation (DOT)
If you are DOT regulated company or an individual employed in a safety sensitive position, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers certified DOT drug and alcohol testing and other DOT required services for FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG and FAA.
Accredited Drug Testing also provides a DOT random testing consortium, DOT drug policy for employers and DOT physicals.
Drug Free Workplace
Many States encourage employers to be a drug free workplace and several States provide a discount on workers compensation premiums, if the business owner is certified as a drug free workplace and the drug testing program complies with State law.
We Come To You! On-site/mobile drug testing is also available for employers when you need to save time and money, we provide on-site drug testing for construction sites, road side accidents, hospitals, schools or any on-site drug testing need.
Our DOT drug testing Parkside, PA centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be at times stressful. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation.
Our DOT drug testing Parkside, PA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Parkside, PA centers and staff are committed to providing courteous, helpful and professional assistance.
In accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations if you or your business is regulated by one of the following agencies all "covered safety sensitive" employees (part or full time) must comply with all DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency in which you or your company is regulated by.
Please Note- If you are currently being audited/inspected or found to be in violation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and you are calling for DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing, please advise the Accredited Drug Testing DOT Specialist when ordering DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing services.
To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 - Click Here
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all covered employees take a pre-employment 5 panel drug test and have a negative result on file to hold a safety sensitive position.
All DOT regulated companies must have on file a copy of the pre-employment drug test for all covered employees. An applicant saying that they previously took a DOT pre-employment drug test but cannot produce a copy of the drug test result must take a pre-employment drug test before beginning employment in a DOT safety sensitive position.
The Accredited Drug Testing Inc DOT random drug testing program notifies covered employees by email and a phone call and provides the location of the closest testing center for the covered employee to go and take their drug and alcohol test.
Failing to take a random drug or alcohol test once selected can result in substantial fines and penalties by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved random selection Consortium for covered employees who are required to comply with DOT random testing requirements.
DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated companies educate and train all supervisors in how to detect employees under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.
Supervisors must complete and successfully pass a DOT approved supervisor training course.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved Supervisor Training Course which is web based and which will provide a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course. The course is approximately 3 hours in length and maybe accessed at anytime.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that any regulated company with two or more employees holding safety sensitive positions covered by 49 CFR Part 40 must have a written DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy and all employees must be provided a copy of the policy. Companies must comply with all requirements listed in the DOT drug and alcohol policy.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc specializes in the development and implementation of a DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy - Call Accredited Drug Testing in Parkside, PA, (800)221-4291
DOT Additional Requirements/Information
The Department of Transportation only recognizes and authorizes a 5 panel urine drug test and a breath alcohol test for compliance with 49 CFR Part 40.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that a Federal Chain of Custody Form (5 Page CCF) be used with all drug screens and that all breath alcohol testing devices be approved by the DOT.
The staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc are certified and trained in DOT drug specimen collections and DOT breath alcohol testing.
DOT Physicals
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL License must successfully pass a DOT physical to be issued a CDL Medical Card. The Medical Card is valid for 24months and must be renewed every 2 years with a new physical.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT physicals nationwide at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT Physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by the FMCSA.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc is your "one stop shopping" for all DOT Physicals Parkside, PA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Parkside, PA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Parkside, PA location or DOT Drug Test Parkside, PA location, Call (800)221-4291
Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800)221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of DOT Physical Examinations
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is a health assessment mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination ensures that each driver is capable and healthy enough to safely perform the demanding duties associated with operating a commercial vehicle. The primary goal is to enhance road safety by preventing accidents caused by physical health issues.
Who Needs a DOT Physical?
- Commercial Drivers: All commercial drivers who operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds must undergo this physical examination.
- Interstate Bus Drivers: Drivers who operate vehicles that carry more than 15 passengers, including the driver, interstate.
- Hazardous Material Transporters: Those who transport hazardous materials that require safety permits due to the quantity.
Components of a DOT Physical
The DOT physical covers various health checks to assess a driver’s physical and mental capabilities:
- Vision Test: Drivers must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction and a horizontal visual field of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.
- Hearing Test: Drivers must be able to hear a forced whisper from a distance of at least five feet with or without a hearing aid.
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
- Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
- Physical Examination: Involves the examination of multiple systems in the body including neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and psychiatric systems to ensure no impairment that could hinder driving ability.
Validity and Certification
Once a driver passes the DOT physical, they receive a DOT medical certificate which is typically valid for up to two years. However, if a condition is found that requires monitoring (such as hypertension), the medical certificate may be issued for a shorter period.
Preparing for a DOT Physical
Drivers should prepare for their DOT physical by:
- Gathering Health Information: Bring a list of current medications and information on any diagnosed conditions.
- Wearing Proper Attire: Wear loose clothing for the physical exam, and bring any necessary corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Staying Informed: Be aware of how certain medical conditions might affect the ability to pass the physical.
A DOT physical is a crucial step for the safety of both the commercial driver and other road users. By ensuring medical fitness, these exams help maintain high safety standards in the transportation industry.
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Local Area Info: Parkside, Pennsylvania
Parkside is in southern Delaware County, bordered to the east by Chester, to the south by Upland, and to the west by Brookhaven. Pennsylvania Route 352 (Edgmont Avenue) is the main road through the borough, leading southeast 2 miles (3 km) to the center of Chester and northwest 4 miles (6 km) to U.S. Route 1 near Media.
As of Census 2010, the racial makeup of the borough was 80.5% White, 12.9% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population .
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,267 people, 869 households, and 604 families residing in the borough. The population density was 10,897.8 people per square mile (4,168.1/km²). There were 918 housing units at an average density of 4,413.0 per square mile (1,687.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.63% White, 2.43% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.