Who can be a member of NCRA?
As a multidisciplinary organization, membership is open to all individuals involved with cancer registry activities.
What are the benefits of membership?
For career-long learning and support for Cancer Registry professionals, NCRA is proud to offer members the following benefits and services:
- Discounted members-only rates for NCRA conferences, ODS Exam, and merchandise such as publications, conference materials, a variety of educational tools, and more.
- Continuing education, leadership, and networking opportunities, including NCRA’s Annual Conference held each spring.
- NCRA’s member-exclusive quarterly newsletter, The Connection.
- A subscription to the quarterly Journal of Registry Management, the only journal covering national Cancer Registry issues.
- Access to the information-filled exclusive Members-Only section of the NCRA Web site.
For a complete list of member benefits, click here.
How do I join?
You can join today by clicking on the “Join” link on the NCRA Web site, by downloading, completing the simple printable application (PDF), and mailing it in with your payment, or by contacting the NCRA Membership Department (703) 299-6640.
If you'd like to join, select the type of membership that is right for you and fill out the application. If your occupation currently involves Cancer Registry work, you must apply for membership in the 'Active' category.
Do my membership benefits take effect immediately?
If you join online or by telephone, your membership is in effect immediately. You will be able to access the Members Only area of the Web site. If you join by mail or telephone, please allow up 4 to 6 weeks for complete processing of your new membership. You will then receive your Membership ID Card in the mail.
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To renew, SIGN IN to your account to securely pay online by credit card. Online payments must be made using VISA, MasterCard, or American Express credit cards. A receipt will be automatically sent to your email! To pay by check, complete the membership application and mail with payment to NCRA.
How long will it take to process my renewal?
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing of your renewal. Renewing online is quick, easy, and reduces the processing time.
Can my employer (or some other third party) pay my dues/fees?
Yes. We are pleased to accept payment from any source on behalf of our members. Members should provide their renewal notices to the employer for payment on their behalf. It is the responsibility of NCRA member to make sure the dues/fees are received in time to avoid late fees and that your dues notice is provided to the payer and submitted with the payment.
What other forms of payment does NCRA accept for membership dues?
Other forms of payments we accept include checks, money orders, and the following credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. We also accept purchase orders as a form of payment. If payment is made by a purchase order, a copy of the purchase order must be provided to our offices with the following information for invoicing: contact, company, address, phone, and fax numbers. Your organization will be billed with payment due 30 days following the date of the invoice. Dues payment will not be considered confirmed until payment is received.
How can I obtain my dues renewal notice?
Members are encouraged to renew online. For those who do not, renewal notices should arrive via mail by November. It is the responsibility of members to make sure they renew on time. If you do not get a notice, chances are that your address is not current in NCRA’s database. Request a change via telephone 703-299-6640 x319 or x310 or by email at member@ncra-usa.org.
Username & Password
To access the site, you may use your your personalized username and password.
How do I obtain a receipt for my membership dues payment?
As soon as your membership has been renewed, an email receipt is automatically sent to the email address current in the membership database. Receipts are available for you to view and reprint.
Can I cancel my paid membership or my ODS recertification fee and receive a refund?
Refunds for annual dues or fees are NOT permitted after January 31 for the year in which they are due.
I inadvertently made a duplicate payment for my annual dues/fees. When can I expect to receive a refund?
Refunds of duplicate dues/fees payments are based on the method of payment used for the second payment received. Please allow 4 weeks for a check refund to be issued and two weeks for a credit to be issued to your credit card.
I lost my membership card. How do I get a new one?
We are happy to provide current members a replacement membership card. Please contact us via email at member@ncra-usa.org, or call (703) 299-6640 x319 or x310, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET.
How do I log into the NCRA website?
Click the "SIGN IN" link located on the top right hand side of the page.
I forgot my username and password. How do I find it?
If you don't know your LOGIN information, click here to initiate a password reset. This will only work if the entered email matches the email we have on record for you. If you are unable to retrieve your password and LOGIN, please contact us via email at member@ncra-usa.org, or call (703) 299-6640 x319 or x310, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5:00 pm ET.
How do I update information in my membership record?
Visit www.ncra-usa.org, SIGN IN to view your profile, and make any necessary changes. You may also send changes to your contact information to member@ncra-usa.org or call (703) 299-6640 x319 or x310, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5:00 pm ET.
How do I contact staff at NCRA?
You may contact staff at NCRA Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. To access the staff directory, click here.
Renew Membership
Below you will find answers to our most frequently asked questions about the ODS certification. If you cannot find your answer below please visit www.ncra-usa.org/ODS-Credential or contact us.
Do I have to be an NCRA member to be certified?
No. Non-members are required to pay a ODS annual certification maintenance fee on an annual basis of $145.00/year. The NCRA member-rate ODS annual certification maintenance fee is $35.00/year.
What is the ODS annual certification maintenance fee and who is required to pay it?
All ODS-certified professionals must pay a certification maintenance fee on an annual basis. Regardless of when you submit your CE hours, the ODS annual certification maintenance fee annually supports post-certificate activities by NCRA. NCRA members receive a discount off of their ODS annual certification maintenance fee. The fee covers NCRA taking care of ODS-certified professionals year-round, including, but not limited to: safely and securely maintaining individuals’ ODS credentials; providing timely answers to questions about the ODS program; offering a formal process for employers to verify credentials; and providing a list of NCRA-approved CE-eligible programs.
Do my annual membership dues include the ODS annual certification maintenance fee?
No. However, we strongly recommend that your ODS annual certification maintenance fee be paid at the same time you submit your membership dues payment.
How does non-payment of my dues/fees affect my certification?
For ODS-certified professionals, it is crucial that the ODS annual certification maintenance fees are sent on time so that your credential is properly maintained. The consequence of delinquent fees is your credential may be revoked!
How can I find out when my CE Cycle expire?
An ODS-certified professional's 2-year cycle ends on December 31st. The deadline to submit required ODS annual certification maintenance fee &/or (biennial) CE hours is January 31st. ODS-certified professionals are out of compliance when requirement (s) are not met by February 1st. The CE form expiration date is shown in your profile and can be view once you log in.
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