Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 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.