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
November 02, 2026
2026 Clinical practice guidelines are available online
Link to nationally recognized resources that help inform clinical decision-making and guide high-quality patient care.
October 30, 2026
Get ready for the CertifyOS transition
Learn how CertifyOS will support credentialing and what providers can expect during the transition.
October 21, 2026
MH/SUD prior auth requests are moving to Provider Express
MH/SUD prior auth requests are moving to Provider Express; make sure your organization is connected.
October 19, 2026
Native American Heritage Month
Health screening awareness can support earlier detection in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
October 14, 2026
Michigan: Support timely care for HIDE-SNP members
Use the primary care appointment availability standards to help HIDE-SNP members.
September 21, 2026
Arizona Medicaid: Vaccines for Children renewal required
Providers enrolled in the Arizona Vaccine for Children program must re-enroll by Aug. 31, 2026
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