Can Anesthesiologist Assistants Practice in Oklahoma?
Yes — CAAs are licensed in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma licenses CAAs through the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision under the Oklahoma Anesthesiologist Assistant Act, effective November 1, 2008. You must file a supervisory relationship with the board and work under an anesthesiologist's direct supervision.
Where CAAs can practice nearby
CAAs can also practice in 5 of Oklahoma's 6 neighboring states.
CAA Programs in Oklahoma
Accredited training options and pathways for applicants from Oklahoma.
No CAA programs are currently located in Oklahoma
While Oklahoma does not have an in-state CAAHEP-accredited program campus, prospective students from Oklahoma attend accredited master's programs across the United States. Graduates of any accredited program are eligible to sit for the NCCAA board exam and practice in Oklahoma or any other authorized state.
Compare cohort sizes, tuition, and deadlines across all active campuses.
Check required science, math, and general courses for every campus.
Step-by-step guidance from undergrad prep and shadowing to licensing.
Supervision & Practice Authority in Oklahoma
Supervision Requirements
CAAs work under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist, who retains responsibility for the patient; independent practice is not permitted. Board rule OAC 435:65-7-1 allows an anesthesiologist to supervise up to four AAs at once.
State Context & Regulatory Notes
The act was created by SB 1577 (effective November 2008) and amended by SB 597 (effective November 2024). It also requires malpractice insurance and creates an advisory committee. No AA-specific bills appeared in the 2025 or 2026 sessions.
Statutory Summary
- Effective
- 2008
- Practice Mechanism
- Licensed