Online Certificate in Cancer Registry Management
Cancer registrars are data information specialists who record and capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the US. This data provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.
Cancer Registry Management Certificate Program Highlights
High Quality Education
- UC’s Cancer Registry Certificate (CRM) is one of very few NCRA® accredited programs offered 100% online.
- UC’s CRM program prepares students for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) exam (formerly known as CTR)*.
- UC’s CRM students have access to CRStar®, the industry’s leading software used in 300+ hospital oncology programs.
- UC’s CRM students seeking internships are given exclusive access to UC’s national healthcare network.
- Technical Certification Exam Reimbursement: eligible students may receive full or partial reimbursement for various technical certification exam fees (including ODS)*
- ODS Credential – NCRA accreditation ensures students who successfully earn their cancer registrar certificate have fulfilled the eligibility requirements to take the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS®) exam.
- Superior Quality – NCRA accreditation indicates the CRM program meets the educational standards set by the National Association that represents over 6,500 cancer registry professionals around the world.
- Exclusive Access & Valuable Resources – NCRA provides valuable resources and support including access to NCRA’s job bank to help students identify clinical placements to complete practicum hours.
*Please note, the following courses are required to sit for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS®) exam:
- Medical Terminology (HCMT1001)
- Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL1015)
- Human Disease (ALH1015C)
- Pharmacology (HCMT2000)
- Healthcare Applications (HCMT2015C)
*The National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA®) and its Council on Certification have updated the name of the CTR® (Certified Tumor Registrar) credential to ODS® (Oncology Data Specialist) to better align with the evolving scope of practice and current professional practice terminology. More information is available on NCRA’s website (ncra-usa.org/ODS-Credential).
Flexibility
- Complete the program 100% online – no campus visits required
- Six different start dates to choose from
- Flexible scheduling options (for classes and professional practicum)
- Faculty members are leading industry experts
- Low faculty-to-student ratio and high levels of personal interaction
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Prerequisites
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree (completed or in progress) | 30 college credits (minimum) | Enroll in UC's AAS-CRM program (earn your associate degree) |
Complete the online application and submit a $50 application fee.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Our staff will review your application based on the following:
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
For questions regarding international students, contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 | First Half Summer 2026 | Second Half Fall 2026 | First Half |
March 15, 2026 April 1, 2026 July 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 June 25, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
NCRA-Accreditation
Our Cancer Registry Certificate program is fully accredited by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA®). The courses listed below are required to sit for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS®) exam.
Required Courses Include:
- Medical Terminology (HCMT1001)
- Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL1015)
- Human Disease (ALH1015C)
- Pharmacology (HCMT2000)
- Healthcare Applications (HCMT2015C)
Benefits of an NCRA-Accredited Program
ODS Credential – NCRA accreditation ensures students who successfully complete the program have fulfilled the eligibility requirements to take the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS®) exam.
Quality – NCRA accreditation indicates the CRM program meets the educational standards set by the national association that represents over 5,000 cancer registry professionals.
Resources – NCRA provides valuable resources and support including access to NCRA’s job bank to help students identify clinical placements to complete practicum hours.
- Accurate abstraction of valuable information for uniform data collection.
- Manage local, state, and/or national level cancer registry programs.
- Assist healthcare professionals in gathering, organizing, and analyzing cancer-related research.
- Gather, organize, and provide information to improve cancer prevention efforts.
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