Cancer Registry Program Quick Facts

Quick Facts

  • 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 Program Cost page for Cancer Registry 
  • 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):
Required Courses Hours

Fall Semester

CRMC 100 Cancer Registry Structure and Management 4
CRMC 110 Cancer Registry Operations 4
CRMC 120 Cancer Disease, Coding, and Staging 4
   

Spring Semester

CRMC 130 Oncology Treatment and Coding 4
CRMC 140 Follow-up, Data Quality and Utilization 4
CRMC 150 Abstracting Methods 4
   

Summer Semester

*CRMC 160 Virtual Practicum 6
Total Program Hours 30

Virtual Practicum

Students will complete online practicum activities provided by NCRA or SEER*Educate at no cost. Our ODS-credentialed advisor will verify completion using the Practicum Completion Form - Virtual and may connect with student via virtual meetings, email, or phone.

Requirements:

  • Must complete all NCRA-accredited coursework before starting the practicum.
  • Must be supervised by an ODS-credentialed advisor.
  • Must complete all activities for each core competency before taking its assessment.
  • Must pass six assessments with a minimum score of 70%.
  • Must print the six completion certificates for ODS exam eligibility.