Any study hints for the DOT/CMV exam?

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I will be taking the CMV exam soon. Does anyone have any study hints for me? I am a bit nervous and would be humiliated if I fail. My family is counting on me to pass. It would open the door to working in occupational medicine locally.

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Know the guidelines for common conditions (HTN, CAD w/PCI or CABG, DM, OSA, vision, hearing) COLD. Pay attention during the training class. I had to take this when they were rolling out the requirement, and everyone in my facility (MDs, NPs, PAs) scored mid 80s. We had the advantage that we'd been doing DOT physicals for a while as this was before certification became mandatory. It's really a memorization based test, which is what makes it harder in some senses than board exams.

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Thank you so very much!! I am studying for the exam now. I took the course on the AANP site. I will do as you suggest. I am not required to have this but thought it would increase my marketability. Jobs are so scarce, need all the help I can get. Have you found this certification has helped as far as jobs or even money opportunities? I really support the vision behind this because as a first responder I saw many many truck mishaps due to medical problems. Thank you again.

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