Pre-placement, post-offer exams
A medical exam conducted after the employee has been extended a job offer, but before they have been placed in the position.
Department of Transportation (DOT) exams
In general, all commercial motor vehicle drivers must obtain medical certification from a medical examiner. This is required by the DOT.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exams
A physical exam administered by an authorized FAA medical examiner per FAA medical standards.
Surveillance exams
Surveillance exams identify medical conditions that could lead to occupational disease or injury. These exams verify compliance with required federal and state regulations relating to the use of certain materials.
Asbestos exams
These exams are conducted in compliance with OSHA requirements for individuals who are or will be exposed to asbestos at or above the permissible exposure limit.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) exams
A medical exam and evaluation of workers who will wear a respirator.
Respiratory exams
Medical evaluation using OSHA’s respirator medical evaluation questionnaire or an initial medical exam that obtains the same information as the OSHA questionnaire.
Tuberculosis (TB) exams
An exam to check for the highly contagious tuberculosis (TB) bacteria.
Life insurance exams
A medical exam for a person who is required to have an exam when applying for life insurance.
Paramedical (paramed) exams
This exam collects information about the patient that can be used to evaluate the patient's current health. The exam usually includes recording of height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse. The exam may also include the collection of blood and/or urine.
Return to work exams
Preformed after a personal illness or injury to determine an individual’s ability to physically return to their job.
Workers' compensation (work comp) exams
An evaluation and management of an injury that occurred in the workplace.
Blood and body fluid exposure exams
Immediate assessment, management and follow-up of exposure to blood and body fluids.
Pre-work screen
Functional test that a physical therapist performs to determine an individual’s ability to perform the physical requirements of a specific job.
Functional job analysis
The platform for the pre-work screening process, this exam specifically identifies the physical and functional aspects of each job. This is an onsite analysis used to identify and document the objective job(s) measures that will be used to construct the pre-work screen.
Functional capacity assessment
A comprehensive, objective test of a person’s abilities in work-related functional tasks. At times, this is used as a preliminary test to determine functional status and capabilities prior to beginning a work hardening program.
Work hardening/work conditioning programs
A highly specialized rehabilitation program that simulates workplace activities/surroundings in a monitored environment to enable the patient to return to work. These programs may be developed and carried out by an occupational therapist and/or physical therapist. The goal is to create an environment in which returning workers can rebuild psychological self-confidence and physical conditioning by imitating their customary work routine.
Physical performance tests
Tests that evaluate the patient’s ability to perform the physical demands required to perform a particular job.
Early intervention outpatient programs
Prompt assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation through modified work in an effort to prevent and minimize time lost and cost containment related to workplace injuries.
Body mechanics instruction
Instructs the patient on good body mechanics in an effort to prevent, protect, and/or correct problems associated with job functions and everyday living.
