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capacity. The technician will spend time following the test to describe the individual's <br />fitness, and explain the optimal exercise heart rates to improve cardiovascular fitness <br />and burn fat. Oximetry is performed while the individual is walking on the treadmill to <br />monitor oxygenation at peak levels of exercise. <br />Vision Testin4; The Titmus II Vision Tester is utilized. Far vision, near vision, <br />binocular vision, stereo depth, color vision, and vertical and lateral vision are the <br />different parameters tested. This testing is performed both with and without corrective <br />lenses so uncorrected and corrected results are obtained. <br />Bodv Composition; The Body Comp Scale by American Weights and Measures is <br />utilized. This is a bio- impedance device. A 4 page print -out is produced which includes <br />health risk assessment. Total body fat (percentage and weight); total body water <br />(percentage and weight); fat -free mass; caloric needs are described. <br />Medica /Examination Results; Unless we receive a signed release from the <br />individual we are ethically bound not to release information to anyone other than the <br />individual. Therefore, all the results are sent to the individual's home along with a <br />summation of each test by the physician. If abnormal results need to be expeditiously <br />addressed a telephone call will be immediately placed to the individual for discussion. <br />The department receives notification as to the individual's health and fitness as it <br />relates to the performance of their duties as firefighters. Also each firefighter is <br />encouraged to return to our office to discuss the results of the testing with the <br />physician at no additional charge. <br />DMVDocumentation; We provide to either the department or the individual the <br />DMV Medical Examination Report and the DMV Certificate if required by the employer. <br />This is required for a Class A or B license, which most firefighters must possess. <br />In addition to the above we also provide: <br />1. Flu Vaccine - $35.00 <br />2. PPD (Skin test for exposure to tuberculosis) - $35.00 (discussion of logistics <br />required) <br />3. Tetanus toxoid - $35.00 <br />4. Hepatitis -B Surface Antibodies - $35.00 <br />Our medical physicals meet or exceed current OSHA regulations adopted in May 1999, <br />Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for respirator use, California Code of Regulations, <br />Title 8, and NFPA 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for <br />Fire Departments, 2003 Edition. <br />