§ 59-2066. Exempt persons.

The provisions of the Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists Act shall not apply to:

1.  A person licensed by another health professional licensing board if:

a.the person does not represent to the public, directly or indirectly, that the person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists Act, and does not use any name, title, or designation indicating that the person is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists Act, and

b.the person confines the person's acts or practice to the scope of practice authorized by the other health professional licensing laws;

2.  A student enrolled in an accredited perfusion education program if perfusion services performed by the student:

a.are an integral part of the student's course of study, and

b.are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed perfusionist assigned to supervise the student and who is on duty and immediately available in the assigned patient care area;

3.  The practice of any legally qualified perfusionist employed by the United States government which is in the discharge of official duties; or

4.  A person performing autotransfusion or blood conservation techniques under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Added by Laws 1996, c. 226, § 16, eff. July 1, 1996.