What is a certified cancer registrar?

Cancer registrars are data information specialists who collect and report cancer statistics. Cancer registrars capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S.

How do you become a cancer/tumor registrar?

Earn an Associate Degree or complete 60-Hours of College-Level Courses, including Six College Credit Hours in Human Anatomy and Human Physiology. Complete one year (1,950 hours) of Cancer Registry Experience. Pass the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Exam. Maintain the CTR Credential with Continuing Education Courses.

Who approves cancer registries?

1983: NCRA’s Council of Certification establishes the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) credential. 1992: Congress establishes a National Program of Cancer Registries (Public Law 102-515).

Is there a registry for cancer patients?

CDC’s National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) funds state and territorial cancer registries to collect cancer data to measure progress, drive action, prevent cancers, and improve treatment for all people.

What is a CTR certification?

“CTR” stands for Certified Tumor Registrar. Most hospitals and central cancer registries require their cancer registrars to have the CTR credential. The credential demonstrates a requisite knowledge and professional competence needed within the cancer registry field.

Do you need a degree to be a cancer registrar?

Education: Successful completion of an Associate’s degree or the equivalent (60 college credits) PLUS successful completion of an NCRA-Accredited Certificate Program. Experience: Successful completion of the NCRA-Accredited Formal Education Program’s practicum activities and/or competency assessments.

What are the three types of cancer registries?

There are Three General Types of Cancer Registries:

  • Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center (ASTC)-Based Registries.
  • Population-Based Registries.
  • Special Registries.
  • Hospital and ASTC based cancer registries maintain data on all patients diagnosed and/or treated at their facility.

How many cancer registries are there?

As of 2021, CDC funds 50 cancer registries: 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Pacific Island Jurisdictions, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Monitor the state and national burden of cancer.

Is cancer registry a good career?

Employment of Cancer Registry professionals is projected to grow 22% by 2022 (much faster than the average for all other occupations according to BLS.gov). Overall, demand for technical healthcare services is rapidly increasing as the population ages – requiring more tests, procedures and treatments.