Submit CEs


ODSs whose Continuing Education (CE) cycle ends December 31, 2020 are required to submit their CE’s by January 31, 2021. ODSs must complete a minimum of 20 hours of CEs to maintain a certified status. The required 20 CEs keep ODSs current on new developments in the field of oncology and registry data management. At least four (4) of the required 20 CE hours must fall within "Category A" which covers the specific topic(s) of: directly assigned stage, EOD, and/or site specific coding principles.  CEs must be completed within your CE cycle dates and submission of the reported hours by the January 31 deadline are a requirement to maintain your ODS credential. CEs submitted after the deadline are subject to a late-filing fee. Please allow up to six weeks for the complete review of CE submissions and notification of your credential status.  

Unable to comply with the requirements? Consider options of an extension or a retirement. View your options.
 

CE Cycle Dates

2022 CE Cycle: 01/01/2021 - 12/31/2022
New ODSs: Your first CE Cycle started when you passed the exam - either in March 2020, in June/July 2020, September 2020 or in October/November 2020.
CE Cycle end date = December 31, 2022
Deadline to Submit CEs: January 31, 2023. Submissions after this date are subject to a late-filing fee and possible credential revocation.  

2023 CE Cycle: 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2023
New ODSs: Your first CE Cycle started when you passed the exam - either in March 2021, in June/July 2021, or in October/November 2021.
CE Cycle end date = December 31, 2023
Deadline to Submit CEs: January 31, 2024. Submissions after this date are subject to a late-filing fee and possible credential revocation.

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Learn about the ODS CE Portfolio.

Contact Information for CE Submission

E-mailce@ncra-usa.org
Phone: 703-299-6640 Ext. 315
Fax: 703-299-6620/Attn: CE Department

CE Eligible Activities

20 = minimum # of required CEs completed within your cycle. At least four (4) of the 20 CEs must be Category A CEs.

To be eligible for CE clock hours, an activity must - as the name suggests - continue your education as a certified cancer registry professional.

 

The activity must:

  • be cancer registry-related, and
  • present materials beyond the level required for certification
  • improve or expand the existing base of knowledge or skills for the ODS.

Learn more about eligibility of specific educational activities and restrictions.
 

Activities Not Eligible for CEs

  • AHIMA-approved programs on topics not specifically related to the cancer registry, cancer registry activities and/or cancer registry functions
  • Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) and coding activities
  • Nursing workshops not directly related to the cancer registry
  • College courses unrelated to cancer registry management or work

For additional guidance on CE submissions, reference the CTR Continuing Education Guide.

Important Information on Extensions

Supporting documentation of completed CEs is required for ODSs granted an extension. Documentation should be submitted to NCRA by the CE Cycle deadline. If a ODS is unable to provide required documentation of CEs, then their credential is revoked due to non-compliance.

A portion of the total CEs owed to NCRA at the ODSs next CE Cycle after back-to back excused CE cycles are required to be submitted early. Specifically, 50% of the total CEs are due within the first year of the ODS’s next CE Cycle. If a ODS is unable to provide required CEs, then their credential is revoked due to non-compliance.