Do I need medical CG-719K or CG-719K/E to renew my USCG Master 50GRT License?
You need to use the full 10 page CG-719K for renewal of your USCG Master 50GRT License.
Getting your USCG medical certificate is easy.
Print off a CG-719K form from the USCG NMC Medical website.
Schedule your medical exam with a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner who is licensed in the US or US Territory.
Bring the printed form CG-719K with you to your medical exam appointment.
Have your medical provider complete all 10 pages and sign the form.
After your exam, email the completed CG-719K form directly to MEDAIP@uscg.mil as a pdf file.
Make sure to include your full name in the subject line or your email to medical. I usually use this format: Last, First, MMC Reference Number. Mine would be: Gilman, Nate, 347478
Click here to print off a CG-719K Form from the Coast Guard Medical website
What common errors should I avoid on my USCG Medical form CG-719K?
The USCG National Maritime Center publishes the most common mistakes they see each year.
We will break down the common mistakes page by page on the CG-719K
Page 3 on the CG-719K Common Mistakes
Response not provided for Food Handler Certification (Section II, Page 3).
Page 4 on the CG-719K Common Mistakes
YES or NO response not provided for each condition listed (Section III (a), Page 4).
Page 5 on the CG-719K Common Mistakes
Incomplete details (date of onset/condition/treatment/status/limitations) of conditions identified on Page 4 (Section III (b), Page 5).
Medications/Conditions are not explained or commented on Page 5.
Page 6 on the CG-719K Common Mistakes
No response or incomplete response to medication section (Section IV, Page 6).
Missing height, weight, pulse rate, and/or blood pressure (Section V, Page 6).
NORMAL or ABNORMAL response not provided for each system/organ identified (Section V, Page 6).
Page 7 on the CG-719K Common Mistakes
Required tests are incompletely documented on Page 7.
Missing uncorrected vision (Section VI (a), Page 7).
Uncorrected vision tests with corrective lenses (Section VI (a), Page 7).
Missing field of vision (Section VI (a), Page 7).
Inappropriate color vision testing method, number of errors omitted, or determination not indicated (Section VI (b), Page 7). NOTE: If color vision testing failed, to avoid processing delay, put handwritten note in this section that indicates the applicant’s ability to distinguish red, green, blue, and yellow; and by which method.
Hearing not marked as normal, abnormal, or hearing aid required (Section VII, Page 7).
Page 8 on the CG-719K Common Mistakes
Missing Physical Ability Results (Section VIII, Page 8).
Page 9 on the CG-719K Common Mistakes
Proof of identity not checked (Section IX (a), Page 9).
Certification recommendations (Recommended, Not Recommended, or Needs Further Review) not checked (Section IX (b), Page 9).
Significant risk of sudden incapacitation (Yes, No, or Needs Further Review) not checked (Section IX (c), Page 9).
If entry-level – Medical condition aggravated by service at sea (Yes, No, or Needs Further Review) for entry level rating not checked (Section IX (c), Page 9).
Provider failed to sign/date the form and/or provide license number (Section IX (e), Page 9).
Missing signature of Applicant (Section X, Page 9).
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