An intern who intends to practice in Oklahoma should request and submit a completed application for Provisional Licensure in Dietetics (P.L.D.) prior to accepting a position. The application materials may be requested from The Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, PO Box 18256, Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0256, or by calling 405/848-6841.
Graduates cannot practice dietetics in Oklahoma without being licensed by the above Board. Violation of the law may result in a misdemeanor. New graduates must have a Licensed Dietitian (L.D.) as a direct on-site supervisor when working under a temporary letter to practice (this occurs for all new graduates). During this time the new graduate cannot use the credentials P.L.D. and all chart notes in the medical record must be co-signed by an L.D. When the new graduate receives the license as a P.L.D., then he/she may practice under general supervision of a L.D. The graduate can legally use the credentials P.L.D. and charts notes can be signed as P.L.D. and do not require the L.D. to co-sign.
Once the graduate receives notice of passing the Registration Examination, he/she must notify the Board and submit an application for changing the P.L.D. to L.D. Once the graduate receives the L.D. license, he/she may practice without the supervision of the L.D. The graduate may then use the credentials, R.D. L.D.
