Certificate of Medical Examination (SF78)

TO BE GIVEN TO PERSON
EXAMINED WITH A PREADDRESSED "CONFIDENTIAL-MEDICAL" ENVELOPE.

Form Approved
Budget Bureau
No. 50-R0073

UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Part A. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE (typewrite or print in ink)
1.

NAME (last, first, middle)

2.

SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NO.

3.

4.

SEX

DATE OF BIRTH

MALE
FEMALE
5. DO YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL DISCORDER OR PHYSICAL
6.
IMPAIRMENT WHICH WOULD INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH
THE FULL PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES SHOWN BELOW?
YES

I CERTIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION GIVEN BY ME IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
EXAMINATION IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

NO

(If your answer is YES, explain fully to the physician performing
the examination)

(Signature of applicant)

Part B. TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE EXAMINATION BY APPOINTING OFFICER
1.

PURPOSE OF EXAMINATION
PREAPPOINTMENT

2.

3.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WHAT POSITION REQUIRES EMPLOYEE TO DO

4.

Circle the number preceding each functional requirement and each environmental factor essential to the duties of this
position. List any additional essential factors in the blank spaces. Also, if the position involves law enforcement, air traffic
control, or fire fighting, attached the specific medical standards for the information of the examining physician.

POSITION TITLE

OTHER (Specify)

A. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over
Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds
Light lifting, under 15 pounds
Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over
Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds
Light carrying, 15-44 pounds
Straight pulling (
hours)
Pulling hand over hand (
hours)
Pushing (
hours)
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking (
hours)
Standing (
hours)

Crawling (
hours)
Kneeling (
hours)
Repeated bending (
hours)
Climbing, legs only (
hours)
Climbing, use of legs and arms
Both legs required
Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor
vehicle
22. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
23. Ability to use and desirability of using
firearms
24. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to
Jaeger 1 to 4
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.

25. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
and to 20/40 in the other
26. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50
and to 20/100 in the other
27. Specific visual requirement (specify)
28. Both eyes required
29. Depth perception
30. Ability to distinguish basic colors
31. Ability to distinguish shades of colors
32. Hearing (aid permitted)
33. Hearing without aid
34. Specif hearing requirements (specify)
35. Other (specify)

B. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Outside
Outside and inside
Excessive heat
Excessive cold
Excessive humidity
Excessive dampness or chilling
Dry atmospheric conditions
Excessive noise, intermittent
Constant noise
Dust

Silica, asbestos, etc.
Fumes, smoke, or gases
Solvents (degreasing agents)
Grease and oils
Radiant energy
Electrical energy
Slippery or uneven walking surfaces
Working around machinery with moving
parts
19. Working around moving objects or vehicles
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.

Working on ladders or scaffolding
Working below ground
Unusual fatigue factors (specify)
Working with hands in water
Explosives
Vibration
Working closely with others
Working alone
Protracted or irregular hours of work
Other (specify)

Part C. TO BE COMPLETED BY EXAMINING PHYSICIAN
1.

EXAMINING PHYSICIAN'S NAME (Type or print)

3.

2.

ADDRESS (Including ZIP Code)

(Signature)
(Date)
IMPORTANT: After signing, return the entire form intact in the preaddressed "Confidential-Medical" envelope which the person you examined gave you.
STANDARD FORM NO. 78
OCTOBER 1969 (REVISION)
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
FPM 239

78-110

SIGNATURE OF EXAMINING PHYSICIAN

NOTE TO EXAMINING PHYSICIAN: The person you are about to examine will have to cope with the functional requirements and
environmental factors circled on the other side of this form. Please take these, and the brief description of the job duties above
them, into consideration as you make your examination and report your findings and conclusions.
1. HEIGHT:

FEET,

INCHES.

WEIGHT:

POUNDS.

20
20
20
20
1. EYES:
(A) Distant vision (Snellen): without glasses: right
left
; with glasses, if worn; right
left
(B) What is the longest and shortest distance at which the following specimen of Jaeger No. 2 type can be read by the applicant?
Test each eye separately.
Jaeger No. 2 Type

without glasses:

employees in the Federal classified service as may be required
by the Civil Service Commission or its authorized representative. This order will supplement the Executive Orders of May 29 and June 18, 1923 (Executive
Order, September 4, 1924).

{

with glasses, if used:

L

in. to

in.

L

in. to

in.

R

in. to

in.

R

in. to

in.

YES
NO
(B) Color vision: Is color vision normal when Ishihara or other color plate test is used?
YES
NO
If not, can applicant pass lantern, yarn, or other comparable test?
3. EARS: (Consider denominators indicated here as normal. Record as numerators the greatest distance heard.)
Ordinary conversation:
Audiometer (if given):
250 500 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000
RIGHT EAR
; LEFT EAR
20 ft.

8000

20 ft.

4. OTHER FINDINGS: In items a through l briefly describe any abonormality (including diseases, scars, and disfigurations). Include
brief history, if pertinent. If normal, so indicate.
a. Eyes, ears, nose, and throat (including tooth and oral
e. Abdomen
hygiene)
b. Head and back (including face, hair, and scalp)

f. Peripheral blood vessels

c. Speech (note any malfunction)

g. Extremities

d. Skin and lymph nodes (including thyroid gland)

h. Urinalysis (if indicated)
Sp. gr.
Sugar
Albumen
Casts

Blood
Pus

i. Respiratory tract (X-ray if indicated)

j. Heart (size, rate, rhythm, function)
Blood pressure
Pulse
EKG (if indicated)
k. Back (special consideration for positions involving heavy lifting and other strenuous duties)

l. Neurological and mental Health
Jaeger No. 2 Type
Conclusions: Summarize below any medical findings which, in your opinion, would limit this person's performance of the job duties
and/or would make him a hazard to himself or others. If none, so indicate.
No limiting conditions for this job
Limiting conditions as follows

FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Part B. TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE EXAMINATION BY APPOINTING OFFICER
1.

NAME (last, first, middle)

2.

SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NO.

3.

SEX

4.

DATE OF BIRTH

MALE
FEMALE
5. DO YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL DISCORDER OR PHYSICAL
6.
IMPAIRMENT WHICH WOULD INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH
THE FULL PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES SHOWN BELOW?
YES

I CERTIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION GIVEN BY ME IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
EXAMINATION IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

NO

(If your answer is YES, explain fully to the physician performing
the examination)

(Signature of applicant)

Part D. TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY MEDICAL OFFICER (if one is available)
NOTE : Review the attached certificate of medical examination and make your recommendations in item 1 below. If the medical
examination was done for pre-appointmentpurposes, circle the appropriate handicap code in part F.
1.

RECOMMENDATION:
HIRE OR RETAIN, DESCRIBE LIMITATIONS, IF ANY, HERE.

TAKE ACTION TO SEPARATE OR DO NOT HIRE, EXPLAIN WHY

2.

AGENCY MEDICAL OFFICER'S NAME (type or print)

3.

LOCATION (city, State, ZIP Code)

4.

DATE

Part E. TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY PERSONNEL OFFICER
NOTE : Enter the action taken below. If this form is used for pre-appointmentpurposes, be sure the appropriate handicap code
in part F is circled. IMPORTANT: See FPM Chapter 293, Subchapter 3; FPM Chapter 339; and FPM Supplement 339-31 for
disposition and/or filing of both parts of this form, either separtely or together.
1.

ACTION TAKEN:
HIRED OR RETAINED

NON-SELECTED FOR APPOINTMENT, OR ELIGIBILITY OBJECTED TO.

ACTION TAKEN TO SEPARATE
2.

AGENCY PERSONNEL OFFICER'S NAME (Type or print)

3.

SIGNATURE

4.

DATE

Part F. HANDICAP CODE (to be completed only in pre-appointment cases)
If the person examined has or had a handicap listed below, circle the code number which pertains to that handicap. If more
than one handicap applies, circle the one considered most limiting. If none of the handicap codes apply, circle code "00".
00
10
11
20
21
30
31

No handicap of the type listed
Amputations-one major extremity
Amputation-two or more major extremities
Deformity or impaired function-upper
extremity
Deformity or impaired function-lower
extremity or back
Vision-one eye only
No usable vision

1.

EXAMINING PHYSICIAN'S NAME (type or print)

2.

ADDRESS (including ZIP Code)

40
41
42
43
50
51

Hearing aid required
No usable hearing
No usable hearing, with speech malfunction
Normal hearing, with speech malfunction
Tuberculosis-inactive pulmonary
Organic heart disease (compensated)-Valvular, arrhythmia, arteriosclerosis, healed
coronary lesions

3.

52
53
54
55
56

Diabetes-controlled
Epilepsy-adequately controlled
History of emotional behavioral problems
requiring special placement effort
Mentally retarded
Mentally restored

SIGNATURE OF EXAMINING PHYSICIAN

(signature)

(date)

IMPORTANT: After signing, return the entire form intact in the preaddressed "Confidential-Medical" envelope which the person you examined gave you.