Looking to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California? Then you need to get a sense of how the California QME exam questions work. Keep reading to learn more.
California QME Exam Questions: What You Need To Know
Any physician who wants to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California must go through a process that includes passing a certification exam.
The test questions can be divided into four broad categories relating to the four major responsibility areas of QMEs:
- I. Clinical Assessment/Evaluation and Medical Treatment
- II. Disability Issues/QIW/Vouchers/P&S
- III. Causation and Apportionment
- IV. Basic Laws and Regulations and Report Writing Elements
In turn, the questions included in the test fall into one of three format categories:
- Direct question
- Internal blank format
- Incomplete sentence
Note that according to the QME Competency Examination Booklet, all the above question categories are multiple choice.
Another useful fact worth keeping in mind is that, due to the need for strict security, multiple forms of the QME competency test contain different sets of test questions.
To read the California QME Competency Examination Booklet in full, click here. You will find more general information about the exam, including sample questions and links to suggested reading material.
What Do QMEs Do, Exactly?
Qualified Medical Evaluator are physicians certified by the Medical Unit of California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) to examine injured workers and issue medical-legal reports to help determine if an injured worker is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
Any of the following professionals can become a QME in California, provided that they meet all the necessary requirements:
- Medical doctors
- Doctors of osteopathy
- Doctors of chiropractic
- Dentists
- Optometrists
- Podiatrists
- Psychologists
- Acupuncturists
To learn more about the work of QMEs, including how to become one, check out our previous blogs, “How To Become a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California?” and “Medical Legal Billing in California: What Is a QME Doctor Deposition?”
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