Receive a DOT Physical Exam at Our Urgent Care Center in Alvin, TX
Affinity Urgent Care in Alvin, Texas, is pleased to offer a full complement of urgent care services every day during extended hours, including important occupational health services like certified Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams and other employment physicals. If you’re due for a DOT examination and don’t want to hassle with an overbooked primary care center that closes at 5 p.m. sharp, our immediate care clinic is an excellent place to turn.
What Is a DOT Physical Exam, Exactly?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires DOT examinations for individuals who:
- Are paid to operate a vehicle that’s built to carry more than eight people
- Drive any vehicle that’s built to carry more than 15 people
- Operate a vehicle on an interstate that weighs more than 10,000 pounds
- Operate a vehicle carrying a hazardous material that requires a special placard
As is the case with most other physicals, a DOT physical exam begins with a review of the patient’s medical history, followed by an assessment of important health characteristics like:
- Vision
- Hearing
- Blood pressure
- Heartbeat
- Lung function
- Weight
- Reflexes
- Gait and posture
A urinalysis is also completed to check urine for abnormal levels of proteins, sugar, and other irregularities that could point to potential medical problems. In the event that a patient’s physical indicates the need for further examination, tests such as digital X-ray imaging or bloodwork may be performed.
Physicals Made Easy
If you need a DOT physical exam, look no further than Affinity Urgent Care in Alvin. Have questions about our occupational health services? If so, give us a call 281-886-8964.
