PART II ON Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) When is a Pre-employment Medical Examination appropriate? There is hard and fast rule about when an applicant should have a pre-deployment physical examination, but three months before departure is the time limit for expiration of the PEME. If the physical exam is scheduled too near the departure date, there may not be enough time for an applicant to accomplish all medical requirements and the applicant may not be cleared to leave the country. What happens if the doctor finds a problem? The examination helps the doctor identify any conditions or problems that might make the applicant unfit to leave. If a problem is discovered, often the doctor and applicant can work together to develop a plan to put a solution to a problem. If the doctor finds a problem, he or she might recommend certain tests and a follow-up exam. In many cases, the doctor can suggest treatment or a plan to correct the existing condition. The physician conducting the exam also works with applicant and employer, who can help ensure the applicant’s safety during his tenure of assignment. If there are no abnormal findings during the exam, the individual will be cleared to be deployed overseas. What and how long will it take to accomplish exam? Typically, a PEME is a brief, 20- to 30-minute procedure consisting of a review of your medical history as well as height and weight, blood pressure and pulse measurements, visual acuity, hearing capacity (Audiogram), Chest x-ray, Laboratory Tests, Psychometrics and Dental check-up. Pregnancy test is also required before Chest X-ray is performed for women. How long is the report submitted as final result? For clean cases, meaning no abnormal findings, the results are ready for submission and released within the day. The examination is an assessment of the applicant’s health condition. The doctors and the medical staff evaluates the comprehensive medical examination. If the examination reveals nothing abnormal, the doctor will sign a form stating the applicant is FIT TO WORK. Good Luck. ECHAVEZ MEDICAL SERVICES
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