Checkup & Physicals

Physicals are a routine part of onboarding and general health maintenance. These may be required for police before active duty.

Please conduct exams in one of the dedicated exam rooms - for privacy and immersion.

General Information

Begin by collecting key personal and medical information using the ICE Contact Log:

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Department (PD, Sheriff, DOC, etc.)
  • Personal Medical History
    • Chronic conditions (e.g. Diabetes, Stroke, Heart Disease, Lung Disorders, Substance Use)
  • Family Medical History
    • Any hereditary or chronic illnesses
  • Allergies
  • Height (ask patient)
  • Weight (measured in-clinic using scale)

Vision Test

Use the eye chart in the exam room:

  1. Have the patient stand at the opposite wall
  2. Ask them to read down the chart
  3. Passing Line: Must read down to Line 8 clearly
  4. Optional: Cover one eye at a time for added realism

Hearing Test

Conduct a basic tone-perception test:

  1. Place headphones on the patient
  2. Play a continuous tone starting around 1.5 kHz
  3. Slowly increase the tone toward 12–15 kHz
  4. A patient must perceive a tone at or above 8 kHz to pass

Use these references (optional OOC links):

  • 1.5kHz Tone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iE_Kf3i6Ok
  • 8kHz Tone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K224PdHB3p8
  • 12kHz+ Tones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lOOpD1sIo8

Heart & Lung Evaluation

Using your stethoscope:

Lung Sounds

  • Ask patient to take deep breaths in and out
  • Listen for wheezing, rales, or signs of infection (e.g. pneumonia)

Heart Assessment

  • Check for irregular rhythms or murmurs

🧍‍♂️ Vitals

  • Blood Pressure
    • Low: <90/60
    • Normal: 90–120 / 60–80
    • Elevated: 120–140 / 80–90
    • High: >140 / >90
  • Heart Rate (bpm)
    • Bradycardia: <60 (may be normal for athletes)
    • Normal: 60–100
    • Tachycardia: >100
  • Oxygen Saturation (%)
    • Normal: 95–99%
    • Concerning: <95% (start O2 if symptomatic)

Drug Screening

  • Ask patient to provide a urine sample
  • Conduct the test
  • Use /me to determine the result

Physical Fitness Test

Move to the Physical Therapy gym or garage lot. Have the patient complete:

  • 20 Jumping Jacks
  • 20 Sit-Ups
  • 20 Push-Ups
  • Run 2 laps around the upper garage

Post-Test Assessment:

  • Recheck:
    • Heart Rate
    • O2 Saturation
    • Breathing effort
    • Any signs of distress or overexertion

Final Notation

  • Use /OOC to ask if there’s anything else you’d need to record or address
  • Offer to send the record to the patient if they request a copy
  • Document the full physical in your EMR system
  • Sign off and discharge the patient when complete

Tip: If at any point a patient appears unfit for duty or has concerning results, you can note them as needing follow-up evaluation, either medically or through their department.