What is a USCG Physical exam?
The USCG Physical Form 719K and USCG Drug Test Form 719P are prerequisites in obtaining your USCG License and may disqualify or restrict your license. The Coast Guard requires a physician to ensure you are of sound health, have no physical limitations that would hinder or prevent performance of duties, are physically and mentally able to stay alert for 4-6 hour shifts, and are free from any medical conditions that pose a risk of sudden incapacitation which would affect operating, or working on vessels. Your Physical Exam will indicate any vision, color vision, blood pressure, hearing, medications, physical impairment, or medical conditions. Any of these conditions does not necessarily prevent you from obtaining a USCG License, but may require additional information and/or tests from your attending physician. Please contact New England Maritime to confidentially discuss your situation. The USCG Drug Test must be performed by a SAMHSA Accredited Laboratory for a DOT 5 Panel of Marijuana
