12 N.C. Admin. Code 10B.0304

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 10B .0304 - MEDICAL EXAMINATION

(a) Each applicant for certification or enrollment in a Commission-certified basic training course shall complete, sign, and date the Commission's Medical History Statement Form (F-1) and shall be examined by either a physician, surgeon, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner, who is licensed to practice in North Carolina, or who is authorized to practice medicine in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Armed Forces, as outlined in 10 U.S.C. 1094, to help determine his or her fitness to carry out the physical requirements of the position of justice officer.

(b) Prior to being examined, the applicant shall provide the examining surgeon, physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner with:

(1) the Medical History Statement Form (F-1) which must be read, completed, and signed; and

(2) the Instructions to Agency and Examiner for Completion of Medical Examination Report Form (F-2A) attached to the Medical Examination Report Form (F-2).

(c) The "Medical Screening Guidelines Implementation Manual for Certification of Justice Officers" in the State of North Carolina as published by the North Carolina Department of Justice may be obtained, at no cost, at https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/sheriffs/.

(d) The examining physician, surgeon, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner shall record the results of the examination on the Medical Examination Report Form (F-2) and shall sign and date the form.

(e) The Medical Examination Report Form (F-2) and the Medical History Statement Form (F-1) shall be valid for one year after the date the examination was conducted and shall be completed prior to:

(1) the applicant's beginning the Detention Officer Certification Course, the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, or the Telecommunicator Certification Course; and

(2) the agency submission of application for certification to the Commission.

(f) Forms:

(1) Form F-1, Medical History Statement, is completed by an applicant and consists of the applicant's medical information, present and past physical condition, injuries, diseases, or operations.

(2) Form F-2, Medical Examination Report, is a form provided to the examining physician to record the results of the applicant's medical examination. The form consists of the applicant's biographical information, vision, hearing, cardiovascular and circulator health, urinalysis, TB skin test, other medical conditions relevant to the applicant's physical fitness to perform the duties of a justice officer, and the medical professional's recommendation and concerns as to an applicant's physical fitness to perform the duties of a justice officer.

12 N.C. Admin. Code 10B .0304

Authority G.S. 17E-7;
Eff. January 1, 1989;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1996; January 1, 1993; January 1, 1991; January 1, 1990;
Temporary Amendment Eff. March 1, 1998;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2018; January 1, 2009; August 1, 2002; April 1, 2001; August 1, 1998;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 6, 2018;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2023.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 32, Issue 11, December 1, 2017 effective 1/1/2018.

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. 3/6/2018.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 37, Issue 13, January 3, 2023 effective 1/1/2023.