The initial requirement for the DOT physical exam

Before we talk any further about what the requirements for the DOT physical exams are, you should be aware of the difference between the DOT physical exam and the DOT drug testing. These are two different aspects of the DOT, in the drug testing program, a safety-sensitive employee is tested for the traces of drugs in his/her system wherein the DOT physical exam an employee is tested for the fitness of his/her body parts and body conditions like blood pressure and kidney functioning etc. So don’t get confused between the physical test and the drug test although you need to pass both the tests. You can get your Dot physical test done from Dot Physical Kearnyand make sure you are prepared for the test in advance.

Here are the things you can do to prepare for the appointment:

• If you have a prescription to any medicines, then make sure that you continue taking them there’s no need to stop taking the prescribed medicines before the test and make sure that you tell the doctor about them.
• Always wear loose clothing when you go for the exam, wearing of loose clothing is advised because the doctor might need to check your heartbeat and your abdomen part, so wearing loose clothes would make it a less easy.
• Avoid using the washroom before the drug test, as you might need to give a urine sample for the test, therefore, it is important if you hold on to it and relieve yourselves after the test.

 What other things to bring for your appointment:

You should be ready with all the important paperwork and material before the test. You should know what all is required for you to carry with you, below mentioned are some of the important things you must keep in mind to bring with you before visiting for the DOT physical exam.

• Bring your valid driver’s license or any other photo ID proof.
• Eyeglasses or contact lenses and if you recently had an eye exam it would be important for you to bring the report of it and provide the doctor with it, this is done to be sure that if the person applying for the post has a perfect or near perfect eye vision or not.
• If you have an ear problem and are using a hearing aid, then you need to bring also. So that the doctors may be well aware of your hearing problem and check if you have sufficient hearing ability to apply for the job.
• If you have a prescription for certain medications, then bring along the details of the medications and the prescription and also the name and the contact information of the doctor you have the prescription form.
• If you are undergoing any medical treatment or surgery for any illness or injury, then bring along the medical release opinion letter from the primary or the specialist doctor.

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