Become a cancer registrar with UL Lafayette's online Cancer Registry Management certificate and qualify for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) exam.
Support cancer research through data collection and management. Cancer registrars are in demand across the country, and this online post-baccalaureate certificate lets you build on experience in nursing, health information management, or another health care profession to become one. Enroll in August and complete 21 credit hours, including a supervised practicum, in as few as three semesters.
The program is accredited by the National Cancer Registrars Association, and when you finish, you'll be eligible to take the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification exam.
Explore the Online Certificate
You Should Enroll If...
- You're interested in a specialized health care career.
- You enjoy data collection and analysis.
- You want to support cancer research and health care planning.
What You'll Study
- CRM 400 – Cancer Registry Structure and Management
- CRM 402 – Cancer Registry Operations
- CRM 404 – Cancer Disease, Coding and Staging
- CRM 406 – Oncology Treatment and Coding
- CRM 408 – Data Quality, Follow-Up, and Utilization
- CRM 410 – Abstracting Methods
- CRM 412 – Cancer Registry Practicum
Who Can Apply
If you hold a bachelor's degree in any field, you'll be accepted once you complete 12 hours of prerequisite coursework before beginning Cancer Registry Management courses:
- Medical terminology
- Human anatomy and physiology I
- Human anatomy II or medical science
- Health care technology
Tuition
Online students pay a flat rate of $380 per credit hour. Online students aren't charged additional operational and activity fees or out-of-state tuition. Additional course fees, such as materials and proctoring fees, aren't included.
Studying From Outside Louisiana?
Because this program is offered only online, it may not be available in every state. Review state authorization for online programs before you apply. International students may not be eligible: under U.S. immigration regulations, F-1 students can't pursue online programs, while students in other visa categories (such as H-4 or L-2) are exempt from this restriction.