(1) All physical examinations must be completed by an appropriate licensed health care professional.
(2) A program participant must have a physical examination:
(a) within 30 days prior to admission into the program;
(b) at least annually after entering the program; and
(c) at any time when circumstances indicate that an updated examination would be appropriate.
(3) The result of the physical examination including restrictions must be recorded on a standard form provided by the program and signed by the licensed health care professional performing the examination. The form must clearly identify the type and extent of physical activity which the program participant will be participating in.
(a) The program must comply with all restrictions or limitations placed on the program participant by the examining practitioner.
(4) The original physical examination form must be maintained at the field office and a copy must be carried by staff in a waterproof container when the program participant is away from the field office.