Under Oklahoma law, to practice podiatry in an out-of-state setting, what is generally required?

• A. Out-of-state practice generally requires licensure or temporary privileges in the jurisdiction; if practicing in Oklahoma, the practitioner must be licensed by the Oklahoma Board and follow Oklahoma rules.
• B. No licensure is needed if you are licensed in another state.
• C. You must obtain a federal license.
• D. You can practice using only a credential from a hospital.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that practicing podiatry somewhere other than your home state requires authorization from that state’s regulatory framework. In practice, you must have an active license in the jurisdiction where you’re providing care or you must have temporary privileges granted by that state’s board for the specific time and scope of practice. Merely holding a hospital credential does not give you authority to practice podiatry outside the hospital or across state lines. If you’re practicing in Oklahoma, you must be licensed by the Oklahoma Board and follow its rules. This requirement applies even when care is being delivered in an out-of-state setting, including telemedicine, where the patient’s location generally dictates which state’s licensing rules apply.