CTR Prep Activities

ODS Exam Prep Activities

NCRA offers candidates several online educational tools to prepare for the ODS Exam, including an online practice test (currently being updated for the 2025 exam) and the Online ODS Prep Archived Workshop sessions. There are also several publications available to assist in preparing for the exam, including the NCRA Study Guide for the ODS Exam, 2025 Edition and the Cancer Registry Management: Principles and Practices for Hospitals and Central Registries, Fourth Edition textbook.

To learn more about the exam, including upcoming testing dates, locations, eligibility requirements, and resources, click on the fact sheet below and visit the ODS Exam Website.

Note: NCRA makes no claims that by using any of its study tools, a candidate will pass the examination.

NCRA's Registration Policy

UPCOMING - 2026 ODS Exam Prep Live Webinar Sessions

The ODS Exam Prep Webinar Series includes seven, 90-minute live webinars designed to prepare candidates for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) exam. Developed and facilitated by a team of experienced ODS-credentialled educators and allied-health professionals, the webinars review all aspects of the exam’s core competencies. For candidates who plan to take the ODS exam in 2026.

Sessions will be recorded, and registrants will have access to the recorded presentations located within the webinar activity on the "My Learning Activities" page. Access to the webinar activities and the recordings will be available through November 15, 2026.

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2026 ODS Exam Prep 7-Part Webinar Series

Purchase the series (seven-webinars) and save 15%. Deadline to purchase the series is Friday, January 16, 2026. The individual webinars can be purchased below.

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Webinar I: Casefinding and Solid Tumor Rules (STR) (2026)

The presenter will provide a thorough review of casefinding and Solid Tumor Rules. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Deadline to register is Friday, January 16.

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Webinar II: Abstracting & Coding I (2026)

The presenter will will focus on data items, standard-setter requirements, diagnostic and staging procedures, and cancer characteristics. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Deadline to register is Friday, January 16.

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Webinar III: Abstracting & Coding II (2026)

The presentation will focus on AJCC TNM staging and data collection. It is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Deadline to register is Friday, January 23.

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Webinar IV: Abstracting & Coding III (2026)

The presentation will focus on cancer treatment. It is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Deadline to register is January 23.

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Webinar V: Follow-Up, Registry Organization and Operations (2026)

The presenter will review the components of the cancer program, confidentiality, legal requirements and HIPAA regulations. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Deadline to register is Friday, January 30.

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Webinar VI: Data Usage, Analysis and Quality Assurance (2026)

The presenter will review the fundamentals of statistics, statistical validity, survival analysis principles, data base management, and principles of epidemiology. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Deadline to register is January 30..

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Webinar VII: Cancer Program Accreditations (2026)

The presenter will review the Commission on Cancer (CoC) program accreditation standards, the Cancer Committee, and the Cancer Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Deadline to register is Friday, February 6.

NCRA is Updating the ODS Exam Online Practice Test for 2026

Please check back mid-January 2026 for the updated test.

The online ODS Exam Practice Test was created to assist individuals in studying for the ODS Exam. It is an assessment tool to aid individuals in gauging their understanding of the different content areas. The questions are organized by the Domains of Competencies as identified by the Council on Certification. Two options are offered - one time access and unlimited use for 60 days. Once purchased, the practice test will automatically load into your Enrollments on the My Learning Activities page.

One Time Access - provides participants 30 days to complete each section of the test one time and view their results.
Unlimited Use for 60 Days - provides participants up to 60 days to complete each section of the test multiple times.

For more detailed information, click on the titles below.

ODS Exam Prep Activities

UPCOMING - 2026 ODS Exam Prep Live Webinar Sessions

NCRA is Updating the ODS Exam Online Practice Test for 2026

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