Cancer Registry Management Certificate - Fully Online

Cancer registrars serve as data information specialists, most frequently working in hospitals and central registries in a variety of roles such as Certified Tumor Registrars (CTR) *, Oncology Data Analysts, or as CTR* Consultants. Professionals in the field forward the mission of capturing a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. This data is collected in the cancer registry and provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. Take a look at the data that you will help compile for the vital field of cancer research at https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/#/AtAGlance/.

If this sounds like a good fit for you check out the rest of this page and apply through the online application.

For Job Prospects & Salary go to https://www.ncra-usa.org/About/Become-a-Cancer-Registrar/Job-Prospects-Salary

NCRA-Accreditation

DACC's  Cancer Registry Certificate program is fully accredited by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA®). Please go to the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) exam web page to learn more about requirements ODS [formerly the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)].

Benefits of an NCRA-Accredited Program

ODS (CTR) Credential – NCRA accreditation ensures students who successfully complete the program have fulfilled the eligibility requirements to take the Oncology Data Specialist exam.

Quality – NCRA accreditation indicates the CRMC program meets the educational standards set by the national association that represents over 5,000 cancer registry professionals.

Resources – NCRA provides valuable resources and support including access to NCRA’s job bank and other helpful online resources

Read This Important Letter From the Program Director Before Filling Out Your College Application and Your Cancer Registry Program Application

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in Danville Area Community College's Cancer Registry Management Program.

Danville Area Community College's (DACC) Online Cancer Registry Management Certificate is fully accredited by the National Association of Cancer Registrars (NCRA). The program is designed to provide the educational background needed to work and obtain certification in this growing field. This program is one of very few Cancer Registry programs offered 100% online. ERS generously donated the CRstar Cancer Registry software to the program for students to use during their education. Access to the software in our program provides students with a strong, practical foundation of their real-world impact through access to this cutting edge technology. This fully online 30 semester hour program, which includes a virtual practicum, may be completed in as little as one year, assuming full-time enrollment and the completion of prerequisite requirements. Students completing the program will receive a Certificate in Cancer Registry Management and will be eligible to apply for the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) * administered by the National Cancer Registrars Association provided they also have an Associate’s Degree. Program is completely online. It is not eligible for Web Registration.

If you have never attended DACC, please go to New Student Application online.

This certificate has a selective enrollment process. Students must have:

• Completed an Associate’s Degree in any field before program entry.
• Completed these four prerequisite classes before program entry. 
  • BIOL 136- Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • HITT 115 OR BIOL 137- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology OR Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • HITT 101- Introduction to Health Information Technology
  • BOFF 140- Medical Terminology with a C or higher

Before program entry, all prerequisites or equivalents must be completed with a C or higher. 

These prerequisites do not have to be completed at DACC but must come from an accredited university or college.

Your reading this letter and following the steps and directions is your first step in showing you have some of the vital skills needed in the Cancer Registry field.

Acceptance into the program is contingent on completing all prerequisites prior to program entry. The only way this can be determined is for you to submit both an application to the college if you have never been a DACC student and if you also submit an application to the Cancer Registry program. Official transcripts must be submitted with your college application and unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your Cancer Registry program application.

If you have never attended DACC, please go to the New Student Application online first. At this link you can apply to be admitted to DACC. If you have never attended DACC you MUST be admitted to DACC and submit Official transcripts to DACC through Parchment. If you have already attended DACC or been admitted to DACC and have reviewed all of the information on this page and are ready to apply to the Cancer Registry Program do that here: Cancer Registry Management Online Application.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure their application and any additional required documentation are received by the Cancer Registry department by the last Friday in May at noon. The program could fill up before that date so getting these items in as early as possible is advised. Acceptance letters will be mailed out once the program has reached capacity or no later than beginning of June.

If you are accepted into the program, your name will be forwarded to an academic advisor to enroll you in CRMC 100, CRMC 110, and CRMC 120.

If you have any question or need more information, please email me at k.johnson@dacc.edu

Sincerely,

Kelly Johnson MHIIM, RHIA, ODS, BSRS, RT (S), (VS)   
Health Information Technology Program Director     
Cancer Registry Management Program Director     
Danville Area Community College     
k.johnson@dacc.edu     
217-554-1678

• NCRA accredited- meaning you are eligible to apply for the CTR aka ODS upon graduation
• Complete in 3 semesters Fall, Spring, Summer
• Entirely online, including practicum
• One of few completely online Cancer Registry programs
• Lower than-average tuition for this type of program
• Tuition rates vary- to estimate yours, go to Tuition and Fees or see the table at the bottom of this page
• Easy online Application Cancer Registry Management Online Application
• See the required course schedule sequence below (this is not self-paced and the sequence cannot be altered):

*In August 2023, the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) and its Council on Certification announced the updated credential name of the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) to Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) to more accurately reflect the evolving scope of practice of cancer registrars. The use of the new credential begins January 1, 2024. For more information, visit https://www.ncra-usa.org/ODS-Credential/ODSNameChange.

Program credit hours = 30