Cancer Registry
Impact Patient Care as an ODS-Certified Cancer Registrar
Nearly everyone has been affected by cancer. A loved one. A friend. Maybe even yourself.
When someone you care about is facing a diagnosis, you want them to feel seen, supported, and cared for. Cancer registrars help make that possible.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) created the online Cancer Registry Management (CRM) Program to prepare more people to do this important work. The program helps students become eligible to sit for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification exam. This credential is required by hospitals accredited by the Commission on Cancer.


Learn Online. Make a Difference in Care.
The CRM Program is an NCRA-accredited online certificate program designed for flexibility. Whether you’re just getting started or already working in healthcare, the program gives you the education and support you need to step into a cancer registrar role with confidence.
You’ll build practical skills and gain a clear understanding of how your work supports patient care, research, and prevention.
Graduates of the program are prepared to:
- Accurately enter health information into a cancer registry
- Manage registry operations at the local, state, or national level
- Produce reports that support care decisions and cancer research
- Contribute to programs that improve early detection and prevention

Courses That Build Toward Certification
The full program includes ten courses. Start with four foundational courses from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Medical Coding and Reimbursement series:
Then move into six specialty courses, designed to be taken in order:
Once you’ve completed the coursework, you’ll finish with a practicum. This final step helps you apply what you’ve learned in real or simulated work settings.
Because cancer care continues to evolve, we recommend completing the program within 12 months to keep your knowledge current.
NOTE: Cancer registry courses completed as part of a college or university cancer registry management program, including courses through NCRA Accredited Formal Education Programs, are NOT eligible for transfer, substitution, or credit towards the NCRA-Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Cancer Registry Management (CRM) Certificate Program. All students in the NCRA-Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ CRM Program MUST complete the six required cancer registry courses through Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. This policy ensures consistency in curriculum, instructional quality, and assessment standards across all participants, supporting the integrity and value of NCRA Accredited Formal Education Programs. See more at .
Ready to Make a Difference?
Visit the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Store to explore the full CRM course library. Under “Categories,â€� select “Cancer Registry Managementâ€� to begin.

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