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ODS Exam Prep Publications

NCRA offers several publications to assist candidates with preparing for and taking the ODS Exam. The NCRA Study Guide for the ODS Exam, 2026 Edition is a great resource to use in conjunction with the Cancer Registry Management: Principles and Practices for Hospitals and Central Registries, Fourth Edition. For all exam resources, visit the ODS Exam website.

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Cancer Registry Management Principles and Practice for Hospitals and Central Registries, Fourth Edition

Study Guide for ODS Exam: 2026 Edition

The NCRA Study Guide for the ODS Exam is designed to help candidates prepare to take the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credentialling exam. It includes a review of the core knowledge required of all cancer registrars, including the principles of oncology and the body’s systems. The remaining chapters are organized by critical cancer registry subjects and contain basic information on these important topic areas. There are five cancer case studies to help candidates practice. Answers and rationales to these cases are included. 

 Member price: $99; Non-member price: $119

    

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