The Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act establishes a framework for the certification of community health workers in the state. It defines key terms, including "certified community health worker" and "community health worker," and mandates the State Department of Health to create a voluntary certification process. The act outlines the roles and responsibilities of certified community health workers, which include serving as liaisons between health services and the community, identifying gaps in resources, and enhancing community health knowledge and self-sufficiency through various outreach activities.

Additionally, the act empowers the State Commissioner of Health to promulgate rules regarding the certification process, including standards for coursework, examination requirements, and criteria for certification. The Commissioner is also tasked with establishing fees related to the certification process. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and aims to improve public health and service delivery through the integration of community health workers into the healthcare system.