2014 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 59. Professions and Occupations
§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.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 161, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
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