Save lives by providing important cancer data
Post-Associate Cancer Tumor Registry Certificate (36 credits)
Get ready to pursue a career of impact with Davenport University’s post-associate cancer tumor registry certificate. With this credential, you’ll be prepared to become a cancer registrar — a role that enables you to capture the complete history, diagnosis, treatment and health status of cancer patients throughout the United States. This data provides essential information to researchers, health care providers and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.
Davenport’s post-associate cancer tumor registry certificate is the only one of its kind in Michigan and is targeted toward students with an associate degree. This specialized program, which can be completed in as little as three semesters, combines information technology and business to prepare individuals for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) — formerly Cancer Tumor Registrar (CTR) — credential. For students who don't transfer in the foundation/prerequisite courses, the program can still be completed in just five semesters.
While you can complete the post-associate cancer tumor registry entirely online, you’ll still be required to complete an in-person practicum — an opportunity that will give you hands-on experience in the field.
National Cancer Registrars Association
The post-associate cancer tumor registry certificate is accredited by the National Cancer Registrars Association and its Formal Education Committee. Once a student has completed the Cancer Tumor Registry Post-Associate certificate, they meet all requirements to apply for the National Cancer Registrars Association Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) exam for the ODS credential — formerly Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR©️) exam for the CTR©️ credential.
What can you do with a post-associate cancer tumor registry certificate?
With a post-associate cancer tumor registry certificate, there is the potential to work entirely from home. The certificate is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with or without a background in health information technology or for those looking to pursue a path in health care as it relates to research and data analytics.
Cancer tumor registrars have many duties, including:
- Coding
- Collecting data from pathology reports
- Abstracting and analyzing data
- Following up with patients
- Improving patient outcomes
Explore classes for Davenport’s post-associate cancer tumor registry certificate
Courses in Davenport’s post-associate cancer tumor registry certificate program allow students to build the skill set needed to be successful in analyzing data, coding and much more. These courses include cancer disease coding and staging, cancer follow-up and data quality, and cancer registry structure, operations and management.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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Why pursue a post-associate cancer tumor registry certificate at Davenport?
Within Davenport University’s post-associate cancer tumor registry certificate program — the only program of its kind in the state — you’ll be taught and mentored by instructors with real-world experience. They’ll also help you find a practicum site close to where you live, so you won’t have to travel far. With small class sizes, you’ll get the one-on-one attention you deserve.
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Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Davenport University has met HIMSS' rigorous standards for quality health information and technology education. This exclusive recognition by HIMSS means the university's program is aligned with the competencies employers want, and it prepares learners to sit for a HIMSS professional certification exam.
About Davenport University
Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering more than 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan and online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*
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Davenport University, 2023/2024 Catalog