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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-519.10. Violations - Penalties.

Any person not licensed under the Physician Assistant Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to penalties applicable to the unlicensed practice of medicine if he or she:
1. Holds himself or herself out as a physician assistant;
2. Uses any combination or abbreviation of the term "physician assistant" to indicate or imply that he or she is a physician assistant; or
3. Acts as a physician assistant without being licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
An unlicensed physician shall not be permitted to use the title of "physician assistant" or to practice as a physician assistant unless he or she fulfills the requirements of Section 519.1 et seq. of this title.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 289, § 10, emerg. eff. June 3, 1993. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 47, § 7, emerg. eff. April 7, 1997; Laws 2015, c. 163, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-519.11. Construction of act.

A. Nothing in the Physician Assistant Act shall be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, services or activities of any persons of other licensed professions or personnel supervised by licensed professions in this state from performing work incidental to the practice of their profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself as a physician assistant.
B. Nothing stated in the Physician Assistant Act shall prevent any hospital from requiring the physician assistant or the delegating physician to meet and maintain certain staff appointment and credentialing qualifications for the privilege of practicing as, or utilizing, a physician assistant in the hospital.
C. Nothing in the Physician Assistant Act shall be construed to permit a physician assistant to practice medicine or prescribe drugs and medical supplies in this state except when such actions are performed under the supervision and at the direction of a physician or physicians approved by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
D. Nothing herein shall be construed to require licensure under the Physician Assistant Act of a physician assistant student enrolled in a physician assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.
E. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no one who is not a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state may perform acts restricted to such physicians pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-731 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes. This paragraph is inseverable.
F. Nothing in the Physician Assistant Act shall limit the activities of a physician assistant in the performance of their duties if the physician assistant is employed by or under contract with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or if the physician assistant is employed by, under contract with, or commissioned by one of the uniformed services; provided, the physician assistant must be currently licensed in this state or any other state or currently credentialed as a physician assistant by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the applicable uniformed service. Any physician assistant who is employed by or under contract with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or is employed by, under contract with, or commissioned by one of the uniformed services and practices outside of such employment, contract, or commission shall be subject to the Physician Assistant Act while practicing outside of such employment, contract, or commission. As used in this subsection, "uniformed services" shall have the same meaning as provided by Title 10 of the U.S. Code.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 289, § 11, emerg. eff. June 3, 1993. Amended by Laws 2015, c. 163, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2015; Laws 2020, c. 154, § 5; Laws 2022, c. 164, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-519.12. Providing gender transition procedures to a minor.

Unprofessional conduct by a physician assistant shall include, but not be limited to, knowingly providing gender transition procedures as defined in Section 1 of this act to a child.
Added by Laws 2023, c. 150, § 3, emerg. eff. May 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-521. Exceptions.

No health care services may be performed under this act in any of the following areas:
(a) The measurement of the powers or range of human vision, or the determination of the accommodation and refractive states of the human eye or the scope of its functions in general, or the fitting or adaptation of lenses or frames for the aid thereof.
(b) The prescribing or directing the use of, or using, any optical device in connection with ocular exercises, visual training, vision training or orthoptics.
(c) The prescribing of contact lenses for, or the fitting or adaptation of contact lenses to, the human eye.
Nothing in this section shall preclude the performance of routine visual screening.
Laws 1972, c. 220, § 3, emerg. eff. April 7, 1972.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-521.2. Billing and payment.

A. Payment for services within the physician assistant's scope of practice by a health insurance plan shall be made when ordered or performed by the physician assistant, if the same service would have been covered if ordered or performed by a physician. An in-network physician assistant shall be authorized to bill for and receive direct payment for the medically necessary services the physician assistant delivers.
B. To ensure accountability and transparency for patients, payers and the health care system, an in-network physician assistant shall be identified as the rendering professional in the billing and claims process when the physician assistant delivers medical or surgical services to patients.
C. No insurance company or third-party payer shall impose a practice, education, or collaboration requirement that is inconsistent with or more restrictive than existing physician assistant state laws or regulations.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 154, § 7.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-521.3. Emergency or state or local disaster medical care – Liability immunity.

A. A physician assistant licensed in this state or licensed or authorized to practice in any other U.S. jurisdiction or who is credentialed as a physician assistant by a federal employer who is responding to a need for medical care created by an emergency or a state or local disaster may render such care that the physician assistant is able to provide.
B. A physician assistant so responding who voluntarily and gratuitously, and other than in the ordinary course of employment or practice, renders emergency medical assistance shall not be liable for civil damages for any personal injuries that result from acts or omissions which may constitute ordinary negligence. The immunity granted by this section shall not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross, willful or wanton negligence.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 154, § 8.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-521.4. Physician supervision required – Practice agreement with delegating physician.

Nothing in the Physician Assistant Act shall be construed to permit a physician assistant to:
1. Provide health care services independent of physician supervision; or
2. Maintain or operate an independent practice without a practice agreement between a physician assistant and a delegating physician.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 154, § 9.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-524. Abortion - Infant prematurely born alive - Right to medical treatment.

The rights to medical treatment of an infant prematurely born alive in the course of an abortion shall be the same as the rights of an infant of similar medical status prematurely born.
Laws 1977, c. 10, § 1, emerg. eff. March 11, 1977.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-526. Definitions.

As used in the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Act:
1. "Athletic trainer" means a person with the qualifications specified in Section 530 of this title, whose major responsibility is the rendering of professional services for the prevention, emergency care, first aid and treatment of injuries incurred by an athlete by whatever methods are available, upon written protocol from the team physician or consulting physician to effect care, or rehabilitation;
2. "Apprentice athletic trainer" means a person who assists in the duties usually performed by an athletic trainer under the direct supervision of a licensed athletic trainer;
3. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; and
4. "Committee" means the Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee.
Added by Laws 1981, c. 150, § 2, operative July 1, 1981. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 118, § 37, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1996, c. 201, § 1, eff. July 1, 1996.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-528. Board - Powers and duties.

The Board, acting upon the advice of the Committee, shall issue all licenses required by this act, and shall exercise the following powers and duties:
1. To make rules and regulations deemed necessary to implement the provisions of this act;
2. To prescribe application forms for license applicants, license certificate forms and such other forms as necessary to implement the provisions of this act;
3. To establish guidelines for athletic trainers in this state;
4. To prepare and conduct an examination for applicants for licensure under this act;
5. To keep a complete record of all licensed athletic trainers and to prepare an official listing of the names and addresses of all licensed athletic trainers which shall be kept current. A copy of such listing shall be available to any person requesting it upon payment of a copying fee established by the Board;
6. To keep a permanent record of all proceedings under this act;
7. To employ and establish the duties of clerical personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this act; and
8. To conduct hearings to deny, revoke, suspend or refuse renewal of licenses under this act, and to issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to testify or produce evidence at such hearings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
Laws 1981, c. 150, § 4, operative July 1, 1981.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-529. Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee.

There is hereby created the Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee, to be composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. To qualify as a member, a person must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Oklahoma for five (5) years immediately preceding appointment. Two members shall be licensed athletic trainers, except for the initial appointees, and two members shall be physicians licensed by the state and one member shall be a member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association who shall be selected by the Board of the Association. Except for the initial appointees, members shall hold office for terms of six (6) years. In the event of death, resignation or removal of any member, the vacancy of the unexpired term shall be filled by the Board in the same manner as other appointments. The Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee shall assist the Board in conducting examinations for applicants and shall advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the licensure of athletic trainers. Members of the Committee shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred while performing their duties under the provisions of this act in accordance with the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Amended by Laws 1987, c. 118, § 38, operative July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-530. Qualifications of applicants - Applications - Examination fee - Apprentice athletic trainers license.

A. An applicant to be eligible for an athletic trainer license must meet one of the following qualifications:
1. Has successfully completed the athletic training curriculum requirements of an accredited college or university approved by the Board and provide proof of graduation;
2. Be licensed or certified in physical therapy and has spent at least eight hundred (800) hours working under the direct supervision of a licensed athletic trainer; or
3. Holds a four-year degree from an accredited college or university and has completed at least two (2) consecutive years of supervision, military duty excepted, as an apprentice athletic trainer under the direct supervision of a licensed athletic trainer. B. An applicant for an athletic trainer license shall submit an application to the Board and submit the required examination fee. The applicant is entitled to an athletic trainer license if he is qualified as provided in subsection A of this section, satisfactorily completes the examination administered by the Board, pays the applicable license fee, and has not committed an act which constitutes grounds for denial of a license under Section 8 of this act.
C. An applicant for an apprentice athletic trainer license must submit an application to the Board accompanied by a written commitment to supervise signed by the licensed athletic trainer who will be supervising the applicant. The Board may require the taking of an apprentice athletic trainer license examination, which would be administered without cost to the applicant. Fees for such examination may be established by the Board.
Laws 1981, c. 150, § 6, operative July 1, 1981.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-531. Expiration of license - Renewal - License fees.

A. A license issued pursuant to this act expires one (1) year from the date of issuance. Licenses shall be renewed according to procedures established by the Board and upon payment of the renewal fee.
B. License fees shall be established by the Board:
1. An athletic trainer examination fee of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each examination taken;
2. An athletic trainer license fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00);
3. An athletic trainer annual license renewal fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00); and
4. An apprentice athletic trainer license fee of Five Dollars ($5.00).
Laws 1981, c. 150, § 7, operative July 1, 1981.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-532. Denial, suspension or revocation of license – Definitions.

A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may refuse to issue a license to an applicant or may suspend or revoke the license of any athletic trainer or apprentice if he or she has:
1. Been convicted of a felony crime that substantially relates to the occupation of athletic trainers and poses a reasonable threat to the public safety;
2. Secured the license by fraud or deceit; or
3. Violated or conspired to violate the provisions of the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Act or rules and regulations issued pursuant to this act.
B. Procedures for denial, suspension or revocation of a license shall be governed by the Administrative Procedures Act.
C. As used in this section:
1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and
2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.
Added by Laws 1981, c. 150, § 8, operative July 1, 1981. Amended by Laws 2015, c. 183, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2015; Laws 2019, c. 363, § 22, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-533. Violation of act - Penalty.

Violation of any provision of this act shall be a misdemeanor and conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
Laws 1981, c. 150, § 9, operative July 1, 1981.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-534. Persons actively engaged as athletic trainers exempted from qualifications - Misrepresentations - Voluntary prevention, emergency care or first aid services.

A. Any person actively engaged as an athletic trainer in this state on the effective date of this act shall, within six (6) months of that date, be issued a license if proof is submitted of five (5) years' experience as an athletic trainer within the preceding ten-year period, and the license fee required by the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Act is paid. Nothing herein shall be construed to require any educational institution or other bona fide athletic organization to use the services of a licensed athletic trainer.
B. Athletic trainers shall not misrepresent in any manner, either directly or indirectly, their skills, training, professional credentials, identity or services.
C. Any person, as authorized in accordance with Section 5 of Title 76 of the Oklahoma Statutes, may offer prevention, emergency care or first aid services on a voluntary, uncompensated basis, to any amateur or group at an amateur athletic event.
Added by Laws 1981, c. 150, § 10, operative July 1, 1981. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 201, § 2, eff. July 1, 1996.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-535. Practice of medicine unauthorized - Exemptions from act.

A. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the practice of medicine by any person. The provisions of this act do not apply to physicians licensed as such by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; to dentists, duly qualified and registered under the laws of this state who confine their practice strictly to dentistry as defined by this title; nor to licensed optometrists who confine their practice strictly to optometry as defined by law; nor to licensed chiropractic physicians who confine their practice strictly to chiropractic as defined by law; nor to licensed osteopathic physicians or osteopathic physicians and surgeons who confine their practice strictly to osteopathy as defined by law; nor to occupational therapists who confine their practice to occupational therapy as defined by this title; nor to nurses who practice nursing only as defined by this title; nor to duly licensed podiatric physicians who confine their practice strictly to podiatric medicine as defined by law; nor to physical therapists who confine their practice to physical therapy as defined by this title; nor to masseurs or masseuses in their particular sphere of labor; nor to commissioned or contract physicians or physical therapists or physical therapists' assistants in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Public Health and Marine Health Services.
B. The provisions of this act shall not apply to persons coming into this state for a specific athletic event or series of athletic events with an individual or group not based in this state.
Laws 1981, c. 150, § 11, operative July 1, 1981; Laws 1987, c. 118, § 39, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1995, c. 207, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-536.2. Definitions.

As used in the Registered Electrologist Act:
1. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision;
2. "Committee" means the Advisory Committee of Registered Electrologists;
3. "Electrolysis" means the practice of using an electrosurgical apparatus to accomplish permanent hair removal by inserting electric current into the hair follicle thereby destroying living tissue and germinative hair cells; and
4. "Registered Electrologist" means a person licensed to practice electrolysis pursuant to the Registered Electrologist Act.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 2, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 118, § 40, operative July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-536.3. Transfer of funds, records, etc.

On or before August 1, 1985, all monies, funds, records, equipment, furniture and fixtures, files and supplies now subject to the jurisdiction and control of the State Board of Electrology are hereby transferred to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Any other outstanding obligation or function remaining to be performed by the State Board of Electrology shall be performed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 3, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 118, § 41, operative July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-536.4. Board - Powers and duties.

The Board, acting upon the advice of the Committee, shall issue all licenses required by the Registered Electrologist Act, and shall exercise the following powers and duties:
1. To make rules and regulations deemed necessary to implement the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act;
2. To prescribe application forms for license applicants, license certificate forms and such other forms as necessary to implement the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act;
3. To establish a curriculum of study for licensure in the practice of electrolysis in this state;
4. To prepare and conduct an examination for applicants for licensure pursuant to the Registered Electrologist Act;
5. To keep a complete record of all licensed electrologists and to prepare an official listing of the names and addresses of all licensed electrologists which shall be kept current. A copy of such listing shall be available to any person requesting it upon payment of a copying fee established by the Board;
6. To keep a permanent record of all proceedings pursuant to the Registered Electrologist Act;
7. To employ and establish the duties of clerical personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act;
8. To conduct hearings to deny, revoke, suspend or refuse renewal of licenses under the Registered Electrologist Act, and to issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to testify or produce evidence at such hearings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act; and
9. To set the fees imposed by the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act in amounts that are adequate to collect sufficient revenue to meet the expenses necessary to perform their duties without accumulating an unnecessary surplus.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 4, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-536.5. Advisory Committee of Registered Electrologists.

A. There is hereby created the Advisory Committee of Registered Electrologists. The Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the Board. The Board may appoint the Committee members from a list of six (6) persons submitted annually by the Oklahoma State Electrologists' Association. Said persons shall have been licensed electrologists for more than three (3) years, and at the time, residents of this state and actively engaged in the practice of electrolysis as herein defined. No person shall be appointed to the Committee who has been convicted of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude.
B. The terms of the members shall be for three (3) years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Provided however, of those first appointed, one shall serve for one (1) year, one shall serve for two (2) years, and one shall serve for three (3) years. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term only. The Board, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may remove any member of the Committee for neglect of duty, incompetence, revocation or suspension of his electrolysis license, or other dishonorable conduct.
C. No member of the Committee shall be a stockholder in or a member of the faculty or board of trustees of any school teaching electrolysis or engaged in the training of electrologists.
D. Members of the Committee shall elect from their number a chairperson. Special meetings of the Committee shall be called by the chairperson on the written request of any three (3) members. The Committee may recommend to the Board the adoption of rules necessary to govern its proceedings and implement the purposes of the Registered Electrologist Act.
E. Each member of the Committee shall be reimbursed for his reasonable and necessary expenses as provided for in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 5, operative July 1, 1985.
59-536.6. Use of titles and abbreviations.
A. No person shall practice electrolysis or hold himself out as an electrologist, or use the title "Electrologist", or "Registered Electrologist", or the initials "R.E." or "L.E.", in this state, unless he is licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act. No other person shall in any way, orally or in writing, in print, or by sign or transmission of sound or sight, directly or by implication, represent himself as an electrologist. Such misrepresentation, upon conviction, shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in the Registered Electrologist Act.
B. Nothing in the Registered Electrologist Act shall prohibit any person in the healing arts in this state under any other act from engaging in the practice for which he is duly licensed.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 6, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-536.8. Registration of license - Display - Surrender.

Every person who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act to practice electrolysis in this state shall keep said license displayed in his place of business as long as he is engaged in the practice of electrolysis. The receipt for the annual renewal of license shall be kept at such person’s place of business and shall be shown to any person requesting to see the same. The licensee shall keep the Board informed of his current address. A license issued by the Board is the property of the Board and shall be surrendered on demand of the Board.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 8, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 2023, c. 153, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-536.9. Suspension or revocation of license.

A. The Board may suspend or revoke the license of any person authorized to practice electrolysis pursuant to the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act upon proof that the licensee:
1. Has used fraud or deception in applying for a license or in passing the examination provided for in the Registered Electrologist Act;
2. Has been guilty of unprofessional conduct defined by the rules established by the Board or has violated the Code of Ethics adopted by the Board;
3. Has been guilty of fraud or deceit in connection with services rendered as an electrologist;
4. Has been grossly negligent in the practice of his profession; or
5. Has willfully violated any of the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act or any regulation adopted hereunder.
B. No suspension or revocation shall be made until such person appears before the Board for a hearing. Proceedings for the suspension or revocation of a license are governed by rules and regulations of the Board and by the Administrative Procedures Act.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 9, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-536.10. Personnel and facilities.

A. The basic personnel and necessary facilities which are required to administer the Registered Electrologist Act shall be the personnel and facilities of the Board. The Board personnel shall act as agents of the Committee. If necessary for the administration or implementation of the Registered Electrologist Act, the Board may secure and provide for compensation for services that the Board considers necessary and may employ and compensate within available resources professional consultants, technical assistants, and employees on a full-time or part-time basis.
B. The Board shall maintain the records of all licensed electrologists, process all applications for licensure for review by the Committee, and investigate all complaints deemed to be appropriate allegations of violations of the Registered Electrologist Act.
C. The Board shall employ such staff, equipment, and supplies as are necessary to carry out administrative and investigative functions required to maintain and support the objectives of the Committee in exercising its duties as prescribed by the Registered Electrologist Act.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 10, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-536.11. Violation of act - Penalties.

On and after July 1, 1985, any person who practices electrolysis in violation of the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and costs. Each day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 11, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.1. Purpose of act.

In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from being misled by incompetent and un-authorized persons, to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of therapeutic recreation specialists and to assure the availability of therapeutic recreation services of high quality to persons in need of such services, it is the purpose of this act to provide for the regulation of persons offering therapeutic recreation service to the public.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.3. License required.

A. No person shall practice or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice therapeutic recreation or provide therapeutic recreation services in this state unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act.
B. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of:
1. Any person of other licensed professions or personnel supervised by licensed professions in this state from performing work incidental to the practice of his or her profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a therapeutic recreation specialist;
2. Any person enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in therapeutic recreation from performing therapeutic recreation services incidental to the person's course work when supervised by a licensed professional, if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student;
3. Any person whose training and national certification attests to the individual’s preparation and ability to practice his or her profession, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a therapeutic recreation specialist;
4. Any therapeutic recreation assistant providing therapeutic recreation services under the direct supervision of a licensed therapeutic recreation specialist. Such an individual would not be permitted to conduct assessments and/or develop treatment plans;
5. Any individual providing recreational programs to a person with disabilities as a normal part of the leisure lifestyle of the person with disabilities;
6. Any person employed by an agency, bureau or division of the federal government while in the discharge of official duties; provided, however, if such individual engages in the practice of therapeutic recreation outside the line of official duty, the individual must be licensed as herein provided;
7. Any occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistants in the area of play and leisure; and
8. Any individual providing services in a state facility or to children in state custody.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2010. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 397, § 3, emerg. eff. June 8, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.4. Therapeutic Recreation Committee - Membership - Powers and duties.

A. There is hereby established the Therapeutic Recreation Committee to assist the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision in conducting examinations for applicants and to advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the licensure, education, and continuing education of therapeutic recreation specialists and the practice of therapeutic recreation or recreation therapy.
B. 1. The Therapeutic Recreation Committee shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as follows:
a.
three members shall, upon initial appointment, be qualified persons who have been actively practicing therapeutic recreation in this state for at least three (3) years, provided, their successors shall be licensed therapeutic recreation specialists, and
b.
two members shall be lay persons.
2. The professional members of the Committee shall be appointed for staggered terms of one (1), two (2) and three (3) years, respectively. Terms of office of each appointed member shall expire July 1 of that year in which they expire regardless of the calendar date when such appointments were made. Subsequent appointments shall be made for a term of three (3) years or until successors are appointed and qualified.
a.
The lay members shall be appointed for staggered terms of office which will expire July 1, 2010, and July 1, 2011. Thereafter, members appointed to these positions shall serve for terms of three (3) years or until successors are appointed and qualified.
b.
Vacancies shall be filled by the Board in the same manner as the original appointment.
3. Members of the Committee shall be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties required by the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act in accordance with the provisions of the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
4. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly. At the initial meeting of the Committee, members shall elect a chair. The chair shall represent the Committee at all meetings of the Board. Three members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting official business of the Committee.
C. The Committee shall have the power and duty to:
1. Advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the licensure, education, and continuing education requirements for and practice of therapeutic recreation or recreation therapy in this state; and
2. Assist and advise the Board in all hearings involving therapeutic recreation specialists who are deemed to be in violation of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.5. State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Powers and duties.

The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall have the power and duty to:
1. Promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the performance of its duties pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act, including the requirements for licensure, standards for training, standards for institutions for training and standards of practice after licensure, including power of revocation of a license;
2. Determine, as recommended by the Therapeutic Recreation Committee, the qualifications of applicants for licensure and determine which applicants successfully passed such examinations;
3. Determine necessary fees to carry out the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act;
4. Make such investigations and inspections as are necessary to ensure compliance with the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act and the rules and regulations of the Board promulgated pursuant to the act;
5. Conduct hearings as required by the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act;
6. Report to the district attorney having jurisdiction or the Attorney General any act committed by any person which may constitute a misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act;
7. Initiate prosecution and civil proceedings;
8. Suspend, revoke or deny the license of any therapeutic recreation specialist for violation of any provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act or rules and regulations promulgated by the Board pursuant to this act;
9. Maintain a record listing the name of each therapeutic recreation specialist licensed in this state;
10. Compile a list of therapeutic recreation specialists licensed to practice in this state. The list shall be available to any person upon application to the Board and the payment of such fee as determined by the Board for the reasonable expense thereof pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act; and
11. Make such expenditures and employ such personnel as it may deem necessary for the administration of the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.6. Licensure requirements.

A. To be eligible for licensure as a therapeutic recreation specialist pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act, an applicant shall:
1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
2. Have successfully completed an academic program with a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation or leisure with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation;
3. Have successfully completed a period of field experience under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or a licensed therapeutic specialist approved by the educational institution where the applicant has met his or her academic requirements; and
4. Have successfully completed the proctored examination approved by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
B. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may, upon notice and opportunity for a hearing, deny an application for reinstatement of a license or reinstate the license with conditions. Conditions imposed may include a requirement for continuing education, practice under the supervision of a licensed therapeutic recreation specialist, or any other conditions deemed appropriate by the Board.
C. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, the Board may grant initial licenses to therapeutic recreation specialists who are certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) prior to July 1, 2009, and who hold an active CTRS credential.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2010. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 363, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.7. License renewal.

A. Initial licenses and renewals shall be valid for two (2) years.
B. Persons licensed as therapeutic recreation specialists are eligible for renewal of their licenses if they:
1. Have completed a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of therapeutic recreation service; and
2. Have met continuing competency requirements by completing a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education programs related to the practice of therapeutic recreation and other requirements established by rule of the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.8. Restrictions on the use of certain words and the letters TRS/L or CTRS/L in connection with a name or business.

A. A licensed therapeutic recreation specialist may use the letters TRS/L or CTRS/L in connection with his or her name or place of business. CTRS/L is contingent upon maintenance of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) credential.
B. A person or business entity, its employees, agents, or representatives shall not use in conjunction with that person's name or the activity of the business the words therapeutic recreation specialist, therapeutic recreation, recreational therapy, recreational therapist, recreation therapist, the letters CTRS, TRS, or TR, or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that therapeutic recreation is provided or supplied, including the billing of services labeled as therapeutic recreation, unless such services are provided under the direction of a therapeutic recreation specialist licensed pursuant to this act.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.9. Services requiring a referral - Exceptions.

A. Initiation of therapeutic recreation services to individuals with medically related conditions shall be based on a referral from a physician who is either a medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathy.
B. No freestanding clinic may be operated under this license.
C. Prevention, wellness, education, adaptive sports, recreation and related services shall not require a referral.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.10. Restriction on delegation compromising client safety.

A. No person shall coerce a licensed therapeutic recreation specialist into compromising client safety by requiring the licensed therapist to delegate activities or tasks if the licensed therapeutic recreation specialist determines that it is inappropriate to do so.
B. A licensed therapeutic recreation specialist shall not be subject to disciplinary action by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for refusing to delegate activities or tasks or refusing to provide the required training for delegation, if the licensed therapeutic recreation specialist determines that the delegation may compromise client safety.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.11. License without examination - Temporary licenses.

A. Upon payment to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision of a fee as provided by the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act and submission of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board may issue a license without examination to any person who is licensed or otherwise certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist by another state or national certifying body which has substantially the same standards for licensure as are required by this state pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act.
B. Upon proper application and payment of fees, the Board may issue a temporary license to a person who has applied for a license pursuant to the provisions of this act and who is eligible to take the examination pursuant to the provisions of this act. The temporary license shall be available to an applicant only with respect to his or her first application for licensure. The temporary license shall expire upon notice that the applicant has or has not passed the examination.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-540.12. Violation of act - Penalties.

A. No person shall advertise, in any manner, or otherwise represent himself or herself as a therapeutic recreational specialist or as a provider of therapeutic recreation or recreation therapy services unless the person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act.
B. It shall be a misdemeanor for a person to violate any provision of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act and, upon conviction, such person shall be subject to one or more of the following actions which may be taken by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision in consultation with the Therapeutic Recreation Committee:
1. Revocation of license;
2. Suspension of license not to exceed six (6) months from the date of hearing; or
3. Invocation of restrictions in the form of probation as defined by the Board.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-541.1. Services of assistant – Scope of practice – Certification and registration – Acts prohibited.

A. A radiologist may use the services of a radiologist assistant, licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, to practice radiology assistance under the direct supervision of a physician licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology.
B. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall promulgate rules defining the scope of practice of a radiologist assistant and the educational qualifications necessary to practice as a radiologist assistant. The Board may use guidelines adopted by the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in promulgating rules. The Board shall be the final authority in all matters pertaining to licensure, continuing education requirements and scope of practice of radiologist assistants and shall not exceed the guidelines in this subsection.
C. A radiologist assistant shall be certified and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and credentialed to provide radiology services and have completed a radiologist assistant program accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examinations.
D. A radiologist assistant shall not interpret images, make diagnoses, or prescribe medications or therapies or obtain informed consent.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 20, § 2, emerg. eff. April 11, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-541.3. Board – Powers and duties.

A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall:
1. License and renew the licenses of duly qualified applicants;
2. Maintain an up-to-date list of every person licensed to practice as a radiologist assistant pursuant to the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act. The list shall show the licensee’s:
a.
last-known place of employment,
b.
last-known place of residence, and
c.
the date and number of the license;
3. Cause the prosecution of all persons violating the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act and incur necessary expenses therefor;
4. Keep a record of all proceedings of the Board and make the record available to the public for inspection during reasonable business hours;
5. Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee, or denial, revocation, or suspension of a license; and
6. Share information on a case-by-case basis of any person whose license has been suspended, revoked, or denied. This information shall include the name, type and cause of action, date and penalty incurred, and the length of penalty. This information shall be available for public inspection during reasonable business hours and shall be supplied to similar boards in other states upon request.
B. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may:
1. Promulgate rules consistent with the laws of this state and in accordance with Article I of the Administrative Procedures Act as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act;
2. Employ such personnel as necessary to assist the Board in performing its function;
3. Establish license renewal requirements and procedures as deemed appropriate; and
4. Set fees for licensure and renewal not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per license or renewal.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 20, § 4, emerg. eff. April 11, 2008.