Paramedic License in Oklahoma

Oklahoma licenses paramedics through the State Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services Division. Paramedics administer life support care as authorized and directed by a physician, with duties including assessing nature and extent of illness or injury, defibrillation, IV access, endotracheal intubation, and medication administration. A specific training course, continuing education, and a third-party exam (NREMT) are required. The COS data explicitly describes the paramedic scope of practice including initiating intravenous fluids, performing endotracheal intubations, and administering injections of medications and drugs.