Cancer Registry Certificate

As a tumor (or cancer) registrar, you collect and code data that provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to advance screening programs, cancer treatment, and prevention. Through the Cancer Registry Certificate, you gain the instruction and clinical experience to develop the technical skills necessary to become a Certified Tumor Registrar, which prepares you to sit for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification exam through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).

This certificate is intended for you if you have completed an associate's or bachelor's degree. If you have a degree in Health Information Management, you're at an advantage, as your prerequisites are already met!

The Cancer Registry Management Program at MCC is accredited by the National Cancer Registrars Association, 1330 Braddock Place, Suite 520, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Contact (815) 455-8710 or send us an email with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $4,810.5

Credit Hours to Complete: 26

Weeks to Complete: 32


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Health Information Management Information Sessions

Sample Semester 1 17 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: HIT-160#3 hrs,AOM-135#3 hrs,CDM-110#3 hrs,BIO-110#4 hrs,ENG-151 | SPE-151#3 hrs,MCC-101#1 hr

Sample Semester 2 15 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: HIT-137#3 hrs,HIT-235#3 hrs,HIT-240#3 hrs,ENG-151 | SPE-151#3 hrs,PSY-151#3 hrs

Sample Semester 3 14 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: HIT-138#3 hrs,HIT-139#3 hrs,HIT-180#3 hrs,HIT-220#2 hrs,Select a General Education Course#3 hrs

Sample Semester 4 15 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: HIT-237#3 hrs,HIT-210#3 hrs,HIT-260#3 hrs,HIT-270#3 hrs,HIT-280#3 hrs

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What you need to know about getting your Cancer Registry Certificate (CIP 51.0721)

Total Cancer Registry Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $3,159 $11,359.92 $14,480.44 $14,480.44
Additional Costs $1,651.5 $1,651.5 $1,651.5 $1,651.5
Program Total $4,810.5 $13,011.42 $16,131.94 $16,131.94

What makes MCC's Cancer Registry Certificate program better than, or distinct from, similar programs at other institutions?

You'll take Cancer Registry Management courses taught by professionals working in the field. Your classes are offered in an eight-week, flexible online format and include an optional weekly drop-in video conference with faculty. For your capstone course, you'll complete a clinical practicum that provides you with hands-on professional experience in a cancer registry.

Cancer Registry Certificate Program Director and Faculty

Allison Minicz, RHIA, CTR | E200 | (815) 479-7884

  • Cancer Registry Certificate Program Learning Objectives

    Students will be able to:

    1. Distinguish between the types of registries: hospitals and central registries.
    2. Identify the national standard-setting organizations and professional organizations.
    3. Explain the Standards for Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accredited Cancer Programs.
    4. Understand the diagnosis of cancer, prevention, and treatment options.
    5. Accurately use ICD-0, STORE Manual, AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, SEER Summary Stage General Coding Instructions, and SEER*Rx.
    6. Accurately abstract a cancer case.
    7. Differentiate between the types of follow-up.
    8. Incorporate data management, data quality, and utilization into the practice of Cancer Registry Management.
    9. Demonstrate an understanding of NCRA’s professional code of ethics.

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester.

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.