Healthcare Professional Education and Training
We provide a full range of interactive self-paced guides. We've organized them by category to help you find what you need.
Self-paced trainings
Featured courses
Getting Started with UnitedHealthcare
This is the first course all new care providers should complete. Whether you are new to our network, have a new employee, or simply need a refresher, this self-paced course is designed to give you what you need to get started working with us.
UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal Overview
Discover how you can use the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal for all of your online services, including claims, eligibility, prior authorization, referrals and much more.
Special Needs Plan (SNP) Model of Care Training for Providers
This CMS required training includes information about the different types of SNPs tailored to individual needs. You’re considered a SNP care provider if you see UnitedHealthcare plan members who have benefits under a Medicare Advantage SNP.
CME credit courses
OptumHealth™ Education (OHE) is a jointly accredited education company with over 30 years of experience as a full-service provider of interprofessional continuing education (IPCE). OHE is simultaneously accredited to provide medical, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, social work, dental and dietitian continuing education activities.
All content is available free of charge to learners. To get started, simply create an account and choose the activities you'd like to participate in.
Educational programs
Coding Corner offers educational courses to help you improve your coding accuracy.
Education and training-related news
July 14, 2026
New York Medicaid: Cultural competency training required by Oct. 1, 2026
Take this free online course for an overview of how to meet your patients’ cultural, health literacy and language needs.
July 14, 2026
Help families get ready for a healthy school year
As back-to-school season approaches, encourage patients to get their recommended immunizations and preventive care.
July 14, 2026
Pennsylvania Medicaid adds coverage for Community Health Worker services
Learn how CHW services support chronic care management, referral requirements and billing.
June 15, 2026
Arizona Medicaid: Vaccines for Children renewal required
Providers enrolled in the Arizona Vaccine for Children program must re-enroll by Aug. 31, 2026
June 15, 2026
Chronic disease awareness month: Hypertension support
This chronic disease awareness month, learn more about ways to support your patients with hypertension.
May 18, 2026
New Jersey Medicaid: New palliative care assistance program
Join the CBPC program to provide enhanced support for members with serious illnesses.
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