DOT Physical On Hold
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Im not exactly sure how one would go about getting a cpap.
Do you have any insurance? perhaps talking with your physician?
Doing a quick google search, I found American Sleep Apnea Association, might be worth looking into? sorry I can't help more, perhaps someone here has some other insight
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
CPAP:
Constant Positive Airway Pressure
CPAP is a breathing assist device which is worn over the mouth or nose. It provides nighttime relief for individuals who suffer from Sleep Apnea.
Thanks for the suggestion... I do not have insurance..
However, I was able to get a new prescription and purchase a machine with a monthly payment plan through easybreathe.com that will have the necessary DOT requirements.
Unfortunately, I will have to use it for 30 days before I am able to return to Swift's training academy.
I suppose if I look at the bright side, that gives me plenty of time to complete the High Road Training program and to get more than enough studying in to ace the written exams for the permit.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Thanks for the suggestion... I do not have insurance..
However, I was able to get a new prescription and purchase a machine with a monthly payment plan through easybreathe.com that will have the necessary DOT requirements.
Unfortunately, I will have to use it for 30 days before I am able to return to Swift's training academy.
I suppose if I look at the bright side, that gives me plenty of time to complete the High Road Training program and to get more than enough studying in to ace the written exams for the permit.
Glad you found a solution.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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Got my physical done at Swift's training academy in Phoenix, today, but unfortunately, I was put into "on hold" status until I obtain a new CPAP machine that can print a read out for 30 days of usage (I must use it for 30 days before returning also). I currently have a CPAP machine that only has very basic compliance numbers on an LCD screen, but could be faked by running it without actually wearing it (which is annoying to me, since I personally cannot even fall asleep without my CPAP machine anymore, I've been using it for so many years!).
I'm unsure about how to find a CPAP machine with remote downloading capability or smart card capabilities that are actually an affordable option as I'm currently unemployed, since I quit my previous job to go to Swift's training. Any suggestions as to how I can solve this issue so that I can return to Swift's academy would be greatly appreciated.
CPAP:
Constant Positive Airway Pressure
CPAP is a breathing assist device which is worn over the mouth or nose. It provides nighttime relief for individuals who suffer from Sleep Apnea.