The foundation’s Introduction to the Cancer Registry online product is designed for Health Information Management (HIM) schools. The recruitment tool targets prospective cancer registrars and provides a glimpse into the roles and responsibilities of a cancer registrar, with the goal of inspiring them to take courses that will lead to a career as a cancer registrar and eventually to earn the ODS credential. The USB drive includes 16 video presentations, an Instructor’s Guide, PowerPoints, and fact sheets.
Go to http://www.cancerregistryeducation.org/introduction-to-the-cancer-registry to learn more
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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