train1290 Posted January 3, 2015 Share #1301 Posted January 3, 2015 Another question is, how is the medical portion? Like for example, what do they check, what's passing for Blood Pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Young+ Posted January 3, 2015 Share #1302 Posted January 3, 2015 Another question is, how is the medical portion? Like for example, what do they check, what's passing for Blood Pressure? From post #4611 of the B/O Exam 2613 Questions Thread (http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/34980-bus-operator-exam-2613-questions/page-462): "it consists of more paperwork, a survey on their computer about your past(y/n questions) and health history, a hearing test, they take your blood pressure and weight, then they take your urine for sugar, blood and other things not drug related that may indicate health issues, then they do the EKG and finally you do your vision test. once thats done you see their doctor he listens to your lungs, makes you stand on one leg/then the other, he makes you squat, walk on your toes/heals, checks your throat and decides wether your qualified or not. you take the paperwork back to the front counters and you do your interview, take your photos for your id/ and you do fingerprints and photo again. then your done. they give you your pension packet, life insurance documents and a whole bunch of other paperwork for the union and they tell you when to report." As far as Blood Pressure, the normal reading is 120/80. From doing several blood donations with the NY Blood Center, there is a range for acceptable Blood Pressure readings. IMHO, anywhere from 130/90 to 110/70 is acceptable. If it's lower than 100/60 or higher than 140/100, don't be surprised if you get questioned about this. Also, from my prior experience of going through medical @ MAC (Medical Assessment Center), they take the B/P reading in both arms. So in a way they're giving you two chances instead of one. If you're concerned about high blood pressure, here's a hint: For minimum of two days before you are called in to medical, sprinkle some cinnamon on all of your food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you don't believe me, read http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/cinnamon-reduces-blood-pressure-while-balancing-blood-glucose and http://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/herbs-to-lower#Overview1. (In addition, I do not have diabetes and it usually works for me!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
train1290 Posted January 4, 2015 Share #1303 Posted January 4, 2015 Thank you youngsubwayfan, so they don't take your blood, and how is the EKG? What goes on with that? How's the vision test is it the same chart like at the DMV, or is it one where you look into a machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Young+ Posted January 4, 2015 Share #1304 Posted January 4, 2015 Thank you youngsubwayfan, so they don't take your blood, and how is the EKG? What goes on with that? How's the vision test is it the same chart like at the DMV, or is it one where you look into a machine? You're welcome. With the EKG, it's a normal test done, similar to the one my Primary Care Physician does on me once every two years since I have a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) in which I need the medical certificate renewed every two years. (More information: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/electrocardiogram/basics/what-you-can-expect/prc-20014152) The vision test is not the same chart like DMV, you look into a machine. It's similar to the one that my eye doctor does, in which they ask you to read the smallest font possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
train1290 Posted January 4, 2015 Share #1305 Posted January 4, 2015 Once again, Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Young+ Posted January 4, 2015 Share #1306 Posted January 4, 2015 Once again, Thank You. You're welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
train1290 Posted January 26, 2015 Share #1307 Posted January 26, 2015 Hello guys good evening, a quick update. They postponed the filing for this exam, it was supposed to be June 3-23. 2015, but now its September 5-25th,2015. Anybody have any Idea how much its going to cost to file? Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTech2000 Posted January 26, 2015 Share #1308 Posted January 26, 2015 Hello guys good evening, a quick update. They postponed the filing for this exam, it was supposed to be June 3-23. 2015, but now its September 5-25th,2015. Anybody have any Idea how much its going to cost to file? Thank You. Won't know till the NOE comes out but I say $63 as a guess. That's what you are likely looking at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
train1290 Posted January 26, 2015 Share #1309 Posted January 26, 2015 Alright well Thank You, NYTech2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmen5544 Posted September 22, 2015 Share #1310 Posted September 22, 2015 was the test difficult at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyndnfire8 Posted March 16, 2016 Share #1311 Posted March 16, 2016 Can anyone say besides ekg, vision, hearing, etc...what else do they have you do during medical? Are there any types of exercise? Like jumping jacks or something. Physically what do they have you do? Raise arms above head? Push up's? Etc...? Any detail regarding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted March 17, 2016 Share #1312 Posted March 17, 2016 Can anyone say besides ekg, vision, hearing, etc...what else do they have you do during medical? Are there any types of exercise? Like jumping jacks or something. Physically what do they have you do? Raise arms above head? Push up's? Etc...? Any detail regarding? You may be asked to raise your arms against your head, or stand up and bend over and stand back up. While seated, they may push down on your legs and ask you to push your legs up against their hands. It's fairly straightforward and any able bodies individual not dealing with an injury to a relevant area should be perfectly capable of passing easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyndnfire8 Posted March 17, 2016 Share #1313 Posted March 17, 2016 You may be asked to raise your arms against your head, or stand up and bend over and stand back up. While seated, they may push down on your legs and ask you to push your legs up against their hands. It's fairly straightforward and any able bodies individual not dealing with an injury to a relevant area should be perfectly capable of passing easily. Thank you so much subwayGuy. One more thing... I'm in excellent health overall...no blood pressure issues, no diabetes, no heart problems etc....But maybe you or someone on here can advise ....I had surgery about six years ago and I plan to disclose it but I want to do everything possible to ensure I don't get disqualified or put medical hold and get delayed. I already have a note from my doctor indicating the issue was resolved via surgery but there aren't any details. Do you or anyone on here know if that would be enough ? If not what should the letter be stating exactly, how detailed does it have to be? Should I get a letter also from the surgeon that did the surgery as well? and what type of information should be stated on the letter and/or any other details the dr at MTA might want? Just trying to get it right the first time. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted March 19, 2016 Share #1314 Posted March 19, 2016 Thank you so much subwayGuy. One more thing... I'm in excellent health overall...no blood pressure issues, no diabetes, no heart problems etc....But maybe you or someone on here can advise ....I had surgery about six years ago and I plan to disclose it but I want to do everything possible to ensure I don't get disqualified or put medical hold and get delayed. I already have a note from my doctor indicating the issue was resolved via surgery but there aren't any details. Do you or anyone on here know if that would be enough ? If not what should the letter be stating exactly, how detailed does it have to be? Should I get a letter also from the surgeon that did the surgery as well? and what type of information should be stated on the letter and/or any other details the dr at MTA might want? Just trying to get it right the first time. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Have your Dr's info available and be able to call them in case you need them to add to their note. Depending on the Dr. you get at the MAC, this could be no big deal, or it could require further clarification from your doc. Hope for the best prepare for the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrissyMTACR Posted May 9, 2016 Share #1315 Posted May 9, 2016 Hey! I passed #8094 with a 94.6 ... I was called in 2014 but didn't accept it at the time, was called again and now I'm finally starting training 6/13 Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted May 31, 2016 Share #1316 Posted May 31, 2016 can someone give me an insight on the CR training? how long? whats the starting pay? and what does the exams consist of? road practicals etc...how are you liking the job so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted June 1, 2016 Share #1317 Posted June 1, 2016 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted June 5, 2016 Share #1318 Posted June 5, 2016 The answers you seek have all been already posted in other threads. Search around a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattfutureconductor5 Posted April 9, 2017 Share #1319 Posted April 9, 2017 Congratz to all , is your exam list closing/expiring soon!, 6601 it been a year and it not releasing, waiting is killing my minds. I got 91. I dont want to take the bus operator test because it is TOO MUCH PRESSURE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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