CRM Cancer Registry Structure and Management
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the basic concepts of the structure and management of cancer registries. At the conclusion of the module, the student will have a basic knowledge of the types and purpose of cancer registries, confidentiality issues, and the role of standard setting organizations in cancer data management.
The complete Cancer Registry Management (CRM) program consists of the following 10 courses:
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4 Prerequisites
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6 Specialty Courses
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CRM is a self-paced program, designed for those interested in entering the cancer registry profession. Cancer Registrars possess the clinical and technical knowledge and skills necessary to maintain components of the disease-related data collection systems consistent withmedical, administrative, ethical, legal, and accreditation requirements of the health care delivery system. In all types of facilities, and in various locations within a facility, cancer registrars manage and analyze clinical cancer information for the purpose of processing, maintaining, compiling and reporting health information for research, quality management/improvement, facility planning and marketing, monitoring patient outcomes, cancer program development, cancer prevention and surveillance, survival data, compliance of reporting standards, evaluation of the results of treatment, and national accreditation standards.
Credit Information
| Activity Number | Credit Amount | Accreditation Period |
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| CRMCRSM | 15 CEUs | from August 01, 2011 |