Physician Assistants Troy Fuchs and Andrew Wahle Complete DOT Examiner Course

ST. LOUIS - March 19, 2015 - PRLog -- Total Access Urgent Care (TAUC) is dedicated to improve safety on the roads in the greater St. Louis area and for professional drivers throughout the nation. Physician Assistants Troy Fuchs and Andrew Wahle have completed the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination course. Both Physician Assistants have completed training and passed the rigorous testing established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) physical qualification standards, and both will be listed on the National Registry. The FMCSA is dedicated to the safety of professional drivers. To schedule an appointment, simply call TAUC Occupational Health at 314-373-5758.

TAUC is committed to keeping drivers spending long hours on the road safe and healthy. DOT Physicals keep roadways safe by reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Drivers with disqualifying medical conditions can be dangerous when operating commercial motor vehicles.  The medical examiners are certified according to FMCSA standards and report to the administration on a monthly basis.

DOT exams check for a large number of potentially dangerous conditions, including:

·         Diabetes

·         Heart disorders

·         Hearing problems

·         High blood pressure

·         Muscular disease or weakness

·         Respiratory issues

·         Vision acuity

TAUC provides patients with fast, friendly, and affordable healthcare 365 days per year.  Top quality medical care is available from 8am to 8pm at the Chesterfield, Town and Country, South County, St. Louis Hills, and St. Charles locations, and 6am-10pm at the Webster Groves/Rock Hill location.

TAUC provides Workers Compensation and Occupation Medicine Services including: medical exams, immunizations, drug screens, and treatment for injuries.  For more information or to schedule a DOT exam, please call our Occupational Health Department at 314-373-5758 or email khahn@tauc.com.