1. Personal Information Verification

The doctor verifies:

• Name
• Passport number
• Age
• Gender
• Nationality
• Occupation
• Destination country

2. Vital Signs Examination

Blood Pressure (BP)

Normal adult range:

• Approximately 90/60 to 120/80 mmHg

Purpose:

• Detect high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Detect low blood pressure (hypotension)

Pulse Rate

Normal:

• About 60–100 beats per minute

Purpose:

• Assess heart rhythm and circulation

Respiratory Rate

Normal:

• About 12–20 breaths per minute

Purpose:

• Assess breathing function

Body Temperature

Normal:

• Around 36.1–37.2°C (97–99°F)

Purpose:

• Detect fever or infection

3. Height, Weight, and BMI

Height Measurement

Recorded in:

• Centimeters (cm)

Weight Measurement

Recorded in:

• Kilograms (kg)

Body Mass Index (BMI)

$BMI=\frac{Weight\,(kg)}{Height\,(m)^2}$

Purpose:

• Evaluate underweight, overweight, or obesity

4. General Appearance Examination

The doctor observes:

• Overall health condition
• Personal hygiene
• Consciousness and orientation
• Mobility and posture
• Signs of illness or disability

Checks for:

• Severe weakness
• Physical deformities
• Tremors
• Signs of intoxication

5. Eye Examination

Visual Acuity Test

Checks:

• Near vision
• Distance vision

Color Vision Test

Detects:

• Color blindness

External Eye Examination

Looks for:

• Cataracts
• Eye infections
• Abnormal eye movements

6. Ear Examination

Checks:

• Hearing ability
• Ear canal condition
• Ear infection
• Ear discharge

7. Nose Examination

Checks:

• Nasal obstruction
• Chronic sinus disease
• Nasal deformities

8. Mouth and Throat Examination

Examines:

• Teeth
• Gums
• Tongue
• Tonsils
• Oral infections

Checks for:

• Severe dental disease
• Oral lesions
• Throat infection

9. Neck Examination

Assesses:

• Thyroid gland enlargement
• Lymph nodes
• Neck swelling
• Neck movement

10. Respiratory System Examination

The doctor:

• Observes breathing pattern
• Listens to lungs using a stethoscope

Checks for:

• Wheezing
• Crackles
• Reduced breath sounds
• Chronic lung disease

Related diseases include:

• Tuberculosis
• Asthma
• Chronic lung disorders

11. Cardiovascular System Examination

Heart assessment includes:

• Heart rate
• Heart rhythm
• Heart sounds
• Heart murmurs

Purpose:

• Detect heart disease
• Assess circulation

12. Abdomen Examination

The doctor checks:

• Liver enlargement
• Spleen enlargement
• Abdominal masses
• Tenderness
• Hernia

Methods:

• Inspection
• Palpation
• Percussion
• Auscultation

13. Musculoskeletal Examination

Evaluates:

• Bones
• Joints
• Muscles
• Movement

Checks:

• Limb deformities
• Joint disease
• Mobility restrictions

14. Neurological Examination

Assesses:

• Mental status
• Reflexes
• Muscle strength
• Coordination
• Sensation

Checks for:

• Neurological disorders
• Paralysis
• Seizure-related issues

15. Skin Examination

Looks for:

• Rashes
• Infections
• Chronic skin diseases
• Visible contagious conditions

16. Mental Health Assessment

The physician may assess:

• Orientation to time and place
• Behavior
• Communication ability
• Cognitive function

Purpose:

• Identify severe psychiatric conditions that may affect fitness for employment.

17. Fitness Assessment

After reviewing:

• Physical examination
• Laboratory tests
• Chest X-ray
• Vision results

The doctor issues a conclusion such as:

• Fit
• Temporarily Unfit
• Unfit (depending on country-specific regulations and medical findings)

Typical Physical Examination Form Sections

✓ General Appearance
✓ Height & Weight
✓ BMI
✓ Blood Pressure
✓ Pulse Rate
✓ Vision Test
✓ Hearing Test
✓ Head & Neck
✓ Chest & Lungs
✓ Heart Examination
✓ Abdomen Examination
✓ Musculoskeletal System
✓ Nervous System
✓ Skin Examination
✓ Mental Status Assessment
✓ Medical Fitness Decision

This physical examination is usually combined with laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and physician review to complete an overseas medical fitness certificate.