Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-541.1
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Services of assistant – Scope of practice –
Official statutory text
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
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 525
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.
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
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 525
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.
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