Learning Module

Learning Modules

A Learning Module is a self-directed education experience that contains a video of an NCRA archived webinar, resource materials, a quiz, and an evaluation. Participants have 90 days from the date the activity was accessed  to complete the module and are able to claim CE credit immediately following the completion of the module and passing the quiz. Information regarding CE credits for each Learning Module can be found within the description of each module. CE credits range between 1.o - 1.5 CEs per Learning Module.

Special Note: NCRA has changed the name of its credential. Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) is the new name for the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential. Please note that any reference to the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential should be understood to be the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential. For more information regarding the name change see the ODS Name Change.

SPECIAL NOTE: Registration for all NCRA learning activities is per-person only. It entitles only the paid registrant to view and participate. For details, see NCRA's Registration Policy.


Abstracting Modules

Fall 2024

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Abstracting and Coding: Gynecologic Cancers

Learn the origins of ovarian cancer, and an area of particular interest for coding and staging being ovary, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancer. Earn 1 CE and 1 Category A hour. Click on title for details.
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Abstracting and Coding: Brain and CNS Cancers (2024)

Learn about genetic factors that are associated with an increased risk of developing brain tumors and the genetic markers that may affect prognosis after a diagnosis. Earn 1 CE and 1 Category A hour. Click on title for details.
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Abstracting and Coding: Liver Cancer (2024)

Discover the origins and development of liver cancers caused by DNA mutations, chemical origins, and hepatitis viruses. Earn 1 CE and 1 Category A hour.

Spring 2024

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Abstracting & Coding: Mastectomies

Learn about coding surgical procedures for 2023 breast cases. Earn 1 CE and 1 Category A credit.
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Abstracting & Coding: Colon Cancer Resection

Learn the anatomy and physiology of the colon and the challenges with staging and coding colon cancer. Earn 1 CE and 1 Category A credit.

Fall 2023

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Addressing Challenges in the Abstract: Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Learn about the differences in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) and how they form in cells of the pancreas and the variety of functional pancreatic NETs. (Earn 1 CE/1 Category A.)
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Addressing Challenges in the Abstract: Coding Biopsies

Learn the distinctions in various biopsies including differentiating between biopsies that are coded as surgical procedures or those performed on lymph nodes. Earn 1 CE/1Category A.
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Addressing Challenges in the Abstract: Coding Biliary Tract Cancers

Learn how biliary tract cancers present considerable challenges to registrars when compiling the case abstract. Earn 1 CE/1 Category A.

Spring 2023

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Abstracting & Coding: Cervical Cancer (2023)

Learn how to abstract cervical cancers in light of changes to the AJCC staging rules and review the modalities of imaging that are now allowed. (Earn 1 CE and 1 Category A credit.)
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Abstracting & Coding: Head and Neck

Learn the nuances of abstracting cancers in the various head and neck sites and the differences in procedures to achieve positive outcomes. (Earn 1 CE and 1 Category A credit)
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Abstracting & Coding: Lymphoma/Leukemia

Learn about the intricacies of coding leukemia and lymphoma and illustrate case scenarios working with various staging methodologies, treatment coding, and professional resources. (Earn 1 CE/1 Category A credit.)

Fall 2022

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Abstracting Case Scenarios: Breast Cancer

Review a breast cancer case scenario and learn about the complex anatomical site and what is involved in the clinical and pathological staging workup. Earn 1 CE and 1 Category A credit.
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Abstracting Case Scenarios: Pancreatic Cancer

Review a pancreatic cancer case scenario and learn about the complex anatomical site and what is involved in the clinical and pathological staging workup. Earn 1 CE and 1 Category A credit.
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Abstracting Case Scenarios: Head & Neck Cancer

Review a head and neck cancer case scenario and learn about the complex anatomical site and the connections to nearby structures that may be affected.

Coding Modules

Fall 2022

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Registrars Coding the Future: Genomics

Learn how genetic changes impact cancer development and progression, as well as, how genomics and genetic studies inform targeted treatment. Earn 1 CE and 0 Category A credit.
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Registrars Coding the Future: Precision Medicine 2.0

Learn the important roles genetics and tumor profiling have on the work of cancer registrars and review the targeted therapies that are affected. Earn 1 CE and 0 Category A credit.

Professional Development Modules

Spring 2024

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Cybersecurity Simplified

Learn about real-world cyber threats and how to protect against them. Earn 1 CE credit.
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Infowhat? A Brief Discussion on the Application of Informatics in the Canadian System and the US Health System’s Cancer Registry

Learn the differences between the two cancer registries and the current state of informatics in both of them. Earn 1 CE credit.
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Infowhat? A Brief Discussion on the Application of Informatics in Community-Based Hospital Registry and a NCI-designated Cancer Registry

Learn the differences between the two cancer registries and the current state of informatics in both of them. Earn 1 CE credit.

Registry Management Modules

Fall 2024

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From Liver & Biliary Lesion Procedures to Specimens to Diagnosis

Learn about the Cancer PathCHART initiative and two of the major data quality issues identified when developing the standards for cases diagnosed 2024 and forward. Earn 1 CE.

Spring 2023

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Chapter 5: Patient Care: Expectations and Protocol - Operative Standards

Learn about the Cancer Surgery Standards Program and the Synoptic Operative Reports (SORs). Earn 1 CE Credit.
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Standard 2.5: Multidisciplinary Cancer Case Conference

Learn how physicians work to make informed treatment decisions and how this will impact the role of cancer registrars. Earn 1 CE credit.
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Standard 6.4: Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS): Data Submission

Learn how to meet Standard 6.4: RCRS: Data Submission. Earn 1 CE credit.

Treatment

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Photodynamic Therapy of Lung Cancer (2025)

Learn about Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of lung cancer. Earn 1 CE.

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