Eligible Activity	Description	CE Hour Restriction
Attendance at tumor boards, cancer conferences, or oncology seminars	This is necessary to maintain, upgrade, or expand knowledge and or skills related to the tumor registry profession	Limited to 5 CE hours per two-year cycle
Active participation in professional organizations	To be eligible for clock hours one must serve as an elected officer, committee chair, or committee member. Category requires the signature of President of the professional organization verifying that such participation has been active and in keeping with the needs of the membership	Limited to 1 CE hour per year
Formal presentation of a non-fundamental, original work relating to the cancer registry field to an audience	Original work relating to the cancer registry field to an audience	Speaker at an educational program -One (1) CE for every 30 minutes of podium time Limited to 5 CE hours per two-year cycle Panel participant at an educational program -One (1) CE for every 60 minutes of podium time Limited to 5 CE hours per two year cycle
Virtually attending the video-audio-teleconference, webinars, online, CD participation	Programs with documentation of completion. For example, a manager’s signature, personal signature, or a post-session quiz	No Restrictions
Eligible Activity	Description	CE Hour Restriction
Participation in the Item Review Committee or the Examination Construction Committee		Two (2) CE hours awarded for each year of service
College Courses	College, university, and correspondence credit courses and independent study programs relevant to the registry profession	One semester credit = 15 CE hours One trimester credit = 15 CE hours One quarter credit = 10 CE hours
College Course Audit	Audit (attending, but not for a grade) of academic courses and independent study programs relevant to the cancer registry profession	One semester credit = 6 CE hours One trimester credit = 6 CE hours One quarter credit = 4 CE hours
Instructor of a College/University Cancer Registry related course	Gain knowledge while teaching course. The same courses cannot be used during the next CE cycle following their initial use	Three (3) CE credit hours for each 3-4 quarter/semester hour course The same course can only be used once during a CE cycle Limited to 6 CE Hours per two- year cycle
NCRA’s Journal CE Quiz	A quiz is offered in each issue of the Journal of Registry Management	Limited to 8 CE hours per two- year cycle possible
NCRA’s Case Scenarios	Two sets of case scenarios are available to receive CE credit	Limited to 5 CE hours per two- year cycle possible
Five questions with answers and references for the certification examination	Should be submitted to NCRA’s Council on Certification for review with approval and notification received	Limited to 1 CE hours per two- year cycle
Eligible Activity	Description	CE Hour Restriction
Publication of articles or texts related to the registry profession		Published chapter or full text = 5 CE hours Other published articles or documents = 3 CE hours
Computer vendor updates directly related to the registry software product		Limited to 4 CE hours per two- year cycle

Ineligible Activities
Some examples of programs which are ineligible for CE clock hours include the following. The list is NOT intended to be all inclusive. Questions regarding program eligibility should be directed, in writing, to the NCRA Executive Office, attention to NCRA's Continuing Education Committee; 1340 Braddock Place Suite 203, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone 703-299-6640, Fax 703-299-6620 or by email.

1. Related educational activities which do not exceed the level tested for certification of the registrar. These may include introductory programs in registry organization, ICD-O coding, abstracting, collaborative staging or medical terminology. Use of the wording BASIC, INTRODUCTORY, or FUNDAMENTAL should alert the participant that the program may be ineligible for CE credit.
2. College, university, and correspondence credit courses for topics/subjects which are not relevant to the registry profession. Examples of these would be literature, history, physical education, arts, and crafts.
3. Preparation of papers, articles, or texts which are not published.
4. Administrative, departmental, medical staff, or related meetings which occur as part of one's employment.
5. Preparation of procedures, policies, and administrative manuals related to work or professional responsibilities.
6. Conducting, viewing, or participating in tours or exhibits.
7. Individual self-study activities including professional articles, cassette/tape lectures, and media presentations without documentation of completion.