Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3202: Definitions

As used in the Oklahoma Anesthesiologist Assistant Act:

1. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and

Supervision;

2. "Anesthesiologist assistant" means a graduate of an approved

program who is licensed to perform medical services delegated and

directly supervised by a supervising anesthesiologist;

3. "Approved program" means a program for the education and

training of anesthesiologist assistants approved by the State Board

of Medical Licensure and Supervision;

4. “Direct supervision" means the on-site, personal supervision

by an anesthesiologist who is present in the office when the

procedure is being performed in that office, or is present in the

surgical or obstetrical suite when the procedure is being performed

in that surgical or obstetrical suite and who is in all instances

immediately available to provide assistance and direction to the

anesthesiologist assistant while anesthesia services are being

performed; and

5. “NCCAA” means the National Commission for Certification of

Anesthesiologist Assistants.