Behavioral health continuing education credits
On-demand training for primary care providers
Primary care providers (PCPs) can play an important role in diagnosing and treating behavioral health conditions. UnitedHealthcare, Optum Behavioral Health and OptumHealth™ Education offer a 3-part online series covering behavioral health issues seen in primary care settings.
Access the training series at Behavioral Health Identification, Treatment and Referral in Primary Care: A 3-Part On-Demand Series
This series will discuss:
Part 1: Depression and Follow-up After Higher Levels of Care
Part 2: Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care
Part 3: Behavioral Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents
Continuing education
Earn 1.00 continuing medical education/nursing continuing professional development credit for each session completed.
The self-paced web series is intended for primary health care professionals interested in learning about important behavioral health topics. The topics include:
- Screening
- Referral
- Diagnosis
- Treatment for depression, attention deficits and hyperactivity, substance use, and other mental health disorders
- HEDIS® measures
There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for these courses. For more information, go to primary care behavioral health.
