OPAM Workshop Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners' Course Course Chair:  Charles Werntz, DO, MPH, FAOCOPM Elizabeth Clark, DO, MPH&TM, FAOCOPM Naomi Wriston, DO, MS, FAOCOPM

Thursday, October 22, 2026 Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV Julius Ballroom 15-16 8:00-5:30 PM  Pre-Test.  An Introduction to the Medical Program Update, part 1 • Core Competencies of CME; background, history, rationale, mission, & CME’s role • Commercial Medical Examiner route to certification • CMV; driver’s responsibilities & work • CMV; driver’s identification. • Obtaining, reviewing, & documenting medical history • Prescription & over-the-counter medications. • Medications/non-disqualifying medical conditions needing care A1. 8:00 a.m. History and CDME Overview A2. 8:45 a.m. Who Needs a “DOT” Medical: Duties of a CMV Operator A3. 9:10 a.m. NRCME-The CDME Process        9:50 - 10:00 a.m. Break Clinical Medical Standards, by Body System; Medical Examination; Performing & Documenting: B. 10:00 a.m. Hypertension C. 10:20 a.m. Respiratory Diseases D. 10:40 a.m. Psychiatry (including alcohol & drug abuse)       11:40 a.m. -11:55 a.m. Lunch served (included with registration).  Finish eating during next lecture. Introduction to the Medical Program Update, Part 2 A4. 11:55 a.m. Becoming Certified as a CDME & Updates Medical Standards, by Body System: Examination; Documentation, Certification Decisions, cont. E. 12:30 p.m. Hearing F. 1:00 p.m. Diabetes G. 1:45 p.m. Vision       2:00 p. m. – 2:15 p.m. Break H. 2:15 p.m. Musculoskeletal I. 3:00 p.m. Other Diseases J. 3:15 p.m. Cardiovascular K. 3:45 p.m. Neurological      4:00 p.m.  FMCSA Update      5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wrap-Up, Discussion, Questions,      • Additional diagnostic tests or medical opinions, as needed      • Obtaining medical specialist/treating physician opinion Post-Test Attestation and Evaluation

AOCOPM, as a training organization, stays current with FMCSA’s regulations & guidelines and provide timely, up-to-date continuous safety education and training.

Credit Designation

The AOCOPM designates this activity for 8.5 to 9.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.  CME letters of course completion will be emailed to participants after attestations have been received and processed by the AOCOPM.

Faculty Disclosures

The American Osteopathic Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support requiring resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program. In accordance with disclosure policies of AOA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support and resolving all possible conflicts of interest for the Planning committees, Authors, Faculty and staff. The following faculty, presenters and planning committee members have indicated that they have no relationship that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest:

• Charles Werntz, DO, MPH, FAOCOPM, Course Director
• Elizabeth Clark, DO, MPH&TM, FAOCOPM, Faculty
• Naomi Wriston, DO, MS, FAOCOPM, Faculty
• Jeffrey LeBoeuf, EdD, CAE, Executive Director
• Ronda LeBoeuf, MS, Office Manager

Disclaimer

The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the AOA. In no event will the AOA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Grievance Procedure

Please let Jeffrey LeBoeuf, CAE, or one of the AOCOPM Officers know immediately if you have any problems with facilities, hand-outs, program content, or any other issue with this conference. Concerns about the CME program’s compliance with the AOA “Uniform Guidelines” may be expressed to the accredited sponsor—the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine (AOCOPM) during the conference or after by calling AOCOPM at (800) 558-8686. Copies of these guidelines are available upon request. Unresolved issues regarding compliance with the AOA “Uniform Guidelines” can be brought to the attention of the AOA Division of CME, (312) 202-8000 or via mail at 142 East Ontario Street; Chicago, IL 60611-2864.