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
February 13, 2026
Women’s Health Month: Not all heart attacks look the same
Understanding how heart attack symptoms present in women can save lives. Learn more while earning free online credits.
February 05, 2026
New cervical cancer testing guidelines
The Health Resources and Services Administration recently announced new guidelines for cervical cancer screenings.
January 26, 2026
Complete special needs plan MOC training by Dec. 31
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services require all special needs plans to complete this training by Dec. 31, 2026.
January 21, 2026
Hawaii Medicaid: New guidelines for early childhood mental health providers
The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services has issued new guidance for QUEST Integration Health Plans.
January 16, 2026
Black History Month: Treating chronic kidney disease
Black Americans are at high risk of developing kidney disease. Earn credits while learning how to mitigate CKD progression.
December 30, 2025
Your 2026 Provider Administrative Guide is ready
The Provider Administrative Guide for Commercial, Individual Exchange and Medicare Advantage plans is updated for 2026.
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