NCRA accredits both Associate Degree Programs, Bachelor Degree Programs, and Certificate Programs in Cancer Registry Management. These accredited programs follow standards set by NCRA’s Formal Education Program Review Committee. The curriculum content is consistent in all the NCRA accredited programs, but may differ according to the schedules (semester, rolling admission), tuition (in-state, out-of-state), and type of instruction (self-directed online or classroom/online instructor-led). In addition to NCRA accredited programs at community colleges, NCRA offers a self-directed, online certificate in Cancer Registry Management through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The list of Associate and Certificate Programs is below.
NCRA Policy on Transferring Academic Credits to the NCRA-AHIMA Cancer Registry Management Certificate Program Cancer registry courses completed as part of a college or university cancer registry management program, including courses through NCRA Accredited Formal Education Programs, are NOT eligible for transfer, substitution, or credit towards the NCRA-AHIMA Cancer Registry Management (CRM) Certificate Program. All students in the NCRA-AHIMA CRM Program MUST complete the six required cancer registry courses through AHIMA. This policy ensures consistency in curriculum, instructional quality, and assessment standards across all participants, supporting the integrity and value of NCRA Accredited Formal Education Programs.
Beginning January 1, 2027, individuals interested in completing the AHIMA Cancer Registry Management (CRM) certificate program must enroll in and complete all 10 of the required courses through AHIMA. This includes the four (4) required pre-requisite courses and the six (6) CRM specialty courses. Prerequisite courses previously completed through another institution will not be reviewed or accepted for entry into or completion of the AHIMA CRM program as of January 1, 2027.
Individuals who purchase at least one AHIMA CRM specialty course before January 1, 2027, may continue to submit prerequisite courses completed through another institution for review until January 1, 2028, using the Eligibility Determination Form. Proof of purchase from AHIMA is required. Requests for prerequisite course review submitted after January 1, 2028, will not be accepted.
Questions about the AHIMA CRM program may be sent to EDUCATION@ncra-usa.org
Cancer registrars are data information specialists who capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. The curated data 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. Learn more about how to become a cancer registrar and how cancer registry data is used to improve public health.
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