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.

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

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.

Spring 2022

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Disease Site: Bile Duct/Liver

Physician and CTR provide a detailed view of two bile duct/liver cases. The presentation premiered at the NCRA 2022 Annual Conference. Click on title to view the detailed description for this activity. Earn 1.5 CE credit and 1.5 Category A credit.

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Disease Site: Brain/CNS

Physician and CTR provide a detailed view of two bile brain/CNS cases. The presentation premiered at the NCRA 2022 Annual Conference. Click on title to view the detailed description for this activity. Earn 1.5 CE credit and 1.5 Category A credit.

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Disease Site: Melanoma

Physician and CTR provide a detailed view of two melanoma cases. The presentation premiered at the NCRA 2022 Annual Conference. Click on title to view the detailed description for this activity. Earn 1.5 CE credit and 1.5 Category A credit.

Spring 2021

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Focus on Abstracting: Colon

Review changes to the colon chapter in the AJCC 8th Edition, as well as an in-depth review of clinical and pathological classification and staging tables.

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Focus on Abstracting: Urinary/Bladder

The presenter will review the anatomy of the urinary/bladder systems and discuss surgical margins and difficult histologies.

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Focus on Abstracting: Hepatobiliary Cancers

The presenter will discuss the anatomy of the liver and biliary tree, and the cancer that invades this site, mainly hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma.

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.

Spring 2021

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Coding Grade: Updates

Learn the the core concepts of assigning grade values in the clinical and pathological fields and will explain the new Grade Post Therapy Clin (yc) and Grade Post Therapy Path (yp) fields.

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2021 Solid Tumor Rules Manual: Navigating Revisions

Learn about changes to the Solid Tumor General Rules, the schema-specific changes made in December 2020, and the impact of these changes on histology coding. .

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Coding Rules for SSDIs

Learn about the organization of the SSDIs and how they are presented in the order of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, Eighth Edition.