Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 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.