Are podiatrists in Oklahoma allowed to supervise physician assistants or nurse practitioners?

• A. No supervision is required.
• B. Only in hospital settings.
• C. Yes, within scope and in compliance with supervision requirements and facility policies; supervision must be adequate to assure patient safety.
• D. Supervision is optional.

Answer: (C)

In Oklahoma, a podiatrist may supervise physician assistants and nurse practitioners as long as the activity stays within the supervisee’s defined scope and the supervision meets state requirements and the facility’s policies. The crucial point is that the supervision must be adequate to ensure patient safety—the podiatrist must be able to oversee the supervisee’s work, provide guidance, review cases, and ensure procedures and prescriptions are appropriate. This supervision isn’t limited to hospital settings; it can occur in clinics or other practice environments where a formal supervision arrangement is in place. Supervision is not optional and cannot be waived.