Workshop Registration Dates and Rates

The CTR/ODS Exam Prep and the Fundamentals of Abstracting (FOA) Workshops are in-person events only and are not available for virtual attendance. Workshops require a minimum registration to be offered and have limited seating. NCRA reserves the right to cancel any workshop by March 15, 2024, with a full registrant refund.

Early Rates:                    December 12, 2023 – March 15, 2024 
Regular Rates:               March 16, 2024 onward

CTR/ODS Exam Prep Workshop Rates:
Before March 15, 2024: $385 (member)
Before March 15, 2024: $535 (nonmember)
After March 15, 2024: $510 (member)
After March 15, 2024: $660 (nonmember)

Fundamentals of Abstracting Workshop Rates:
Before March 15, 2024: $495 (member)
Before March 15, 2024: $685 (nonmember)
After March 15, 2024: $595 (member)
After March 15, 2024: $810 (nonmember)

Purchase both workshops together at a discounted price!
CTR/ODS Exam Prep AND Fundamentals of Abstracting Workshop Bundle Rates:
Before March 15, 2024: $745 (member)
Before March 15, 2024: $935 (nonmember)
After March 15, 2024:  $1,035 (member)
After March 15, 2024:  $1,250 (nonmember)
 

Pre-Conference Workshop
CTR/ODS Exam Prep Workshop: Hands-On Strategies for the Open-Book Section

Wednesday, April 24, 2024  
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

The CTR/ODS Exam Prep Workshop is a one-day, rigorous training experience for those preparing to take the CTR/ODS exam in 2024. Faculty will focus exclusively on the open book portion of the exam, provide a thorough review of resources, and offer hands-on case studies to help candidates prepare for the exam. Workshops require a minimum registration; NCRA reserves the right to cancel by March 15, 2024, with a full registrant refund.

Concurrent Workshop 
Fundamentals of Abstracting

Thursday, April 25, 2024 
8:45 AM – 4:45 PM 
Friday, April 26, 2024 
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
Saturday, April 27, 2024  
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Fundamentals of Abstracting (FOA) Workshop will focus on the concepts of quality abstracting and data reporting practices. The agenda includes hands-on experiences and interactive exercises using patient cases, resource materials, manuals, and databases to provide the participant opportunities to experience a variety of basic and complex abstracting exercises. The faculty will provide a theoretical basis for the tasks and activities associated with abstracting and a comprehensive review of the topics most important to abstractors. The workshop is considered a basic course and is not eligible for CE credits. The FOA Workshop is suitable for registry employees with between six months and two years of experience. Workshops require a minimum registration; NCRA reserves the right to cancel by March 15, 2024, with a full registrant refund.