National Cancer Registrars Association

National Cancer Registrars Association NCRA is a not-for-profit association representing cancer registry professionals.

The mission of NCRA is to empower and advance registry professionals through innovations in education, advocacy, credentialing, and strategic partnerships. NCRA provides ongoing training through various mediums including annual conferences, workshops, publications, and their continuing education credit program. Cancer registrars are data information specialists that capture a complete history, dia

gnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. The data provide 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.

Are you ready to take it to the next level in the cancer registry profession? Earn the ODS credential: https://www.ncra-...
09/03/2026

Are you ready to take it to the next level in the cancer registry profession? Earn the ODS credential: https://www.ncra-usa.org/ODS-Credential/Certification-Exam

The internationally recognized ODS credential demonstrates a requisite knowledge and professional competence needed within the cancer registry. NCRA’s Salary and Compensation Considerations for Cancer Registrars reports ODS-certified cancer registrars earn $25,000 more than non-credentialed cancer registrars.

Candidates receiving a passing score on the certification exam will be entitled to use “ODS” after their name and will receive a certificate from NCRA’s Council on Certification.

Virtual Fundamentals of Abstracting (FOA) WorkshopSeptember 22 and 24; and September 29 and October 11:00 PM to 4:00 PM ...
09/03/2026

Virtual Fundamentals of Abstracting (FOA) Workshop
September 22 and 24; and September 29 and October 1
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
https://www.cancerregistryeducation.org/products/2060/virtual-fundamentals-of-abstracting-foa-workshop-fall-2026

NCRA’s Virtual Fundamentals of Abstracting (FOA) Workshop includes four, three-hour sessions scheduled over four days from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET. The faculty will provide a theoretical basis for the tasks and activities associated with abstracting and a review of topics most important to abstractors, including Solid Tumor Rules, ICD-O, AJCC TNM Staging, Summary Stage, and Site-Specific Data Items, and Abstracting Data.

The virtual workshop is designed for cancer registry employees with six months and two years of experience. Attendees should have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and cancer registry resources. The workshop is foundational and does not earn CEs. NCRA member price: $360; non-member price: $500. Discounted group pricing is available for six or more registrants. E-mail [email protected] for details.

Virtual ODS Exam Prep Workshop: Hands-On Strategies for the Open-Book SectionSeptember 15 and 17, 2026https://www.cancer...
09/02/2026

Virtual ODS Exam Prep Workshop:
Hands-On Strategies for the Open-Book Section
September 15 and 17, 2026
https://www.cancerregistryeducation.org/products/2061/virtual-ods-exam-prep-workshop-hands-on-strategies-for-the-open-book-section-fall-2026

NCRA’s Virtual Workshop for the Open-Book Section of the ODS Exam is a rigorous training presented in three-hour sessions over two days from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET. It is designed for candidates preparing to take the ODS exam in fall 2026. Donna Gress, RHIT, ODS-C, will focus exclusively on the open-book portion of the ODS exam, providing a thorough review of abstracting and coding methodologies, which accounts for one-third of the tested material. NCRA member price: $180; non-member price: $250. Registrants are required to complete pre-workshop case scenarios.

Deadline to register is Friday, September 4, 2026.

VOTE TODAY AT https://app.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?9DB9D5CA9ADBC8C99CServing as an elected leader of NCRA allows A...
09/02/2026

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Serving as an elected leader of NCRA allows Active members to give back to the profession while gaining valuable training, experience, and networking opportunities. One privilege of NCRA Active membership is participation in electing volunteer leaders. The Nominating Committee accepts and reviews/selects candidates each fall, with the election following in the winter.

The following positions will be on the 2027 NCRA ballot. Nominations are now open and will close November 2, 2026.

Board Positions
President-Elect/Secretary
One-year term with rollup to President then Immediate Past President - three years total

Treasurer Junior
One-year term with rollup to Treasurer Senior- two years total

Education Board Director
Two-year term

Recruitment and Retention Board Director
Two-year term

Advocacy and Technical Practice Director- East
Two-year term

Advocacy and Technical Practice Director- West
Two-year term

Advocacy and Technical Practice Director- Midwest
Two-year term

Other Positions
Nominating Committee: East, Midwest, West
Two positions from each region (one-year term)

Council on Certification Representatives
Four open positions (two-year term)

Council on Certification Administrator
One open position (three-year term)

Check Out NCRA Approved Continuing Education for ODS Credential Holders: https://www.ncra-usa.org/Education/NCRA-Approve...
09/01/2026

Check Out NCRA Approved Continuing Education for ODS Credential Holders: https://www.ncra-usa.org/Education/NCRA-Approved-Education

To maintain certified status, ODS-certified professionals are required to complete and submit twenty (20) CE credits of continuing education during their 2-year CE Cycle. At least four (4) of the required 20 CE credits must fall within "Category A" which covers the specific topic(s) of: directly assigned stage, EOD, and/or site-specific coding principles.

The page also includes educational programs approved for Continuing Education In-Person (CEIP). The ODS® credential maintenance requirement includes a minimum of eight (8) CE credits of in-person education over four (4) years. The eight CEIP credits are included in the standard 20 CE credits and can be earned across two, two-year CE cycles (i.e., within a four-year window).

Membership renewal is live and NCRA is excited to embark upon another year with its valued members. Before you get start...
09/01/2026

Membership renewal is live and NCRA is excited to embark upon another year with its valued members. Before you get started, take a quick moment to review your NCRA Member Benefits.

When you renew, you continue to access all the benefits of membership including discounts on educational products and services, access to NCRA and industry news, and the opportunity to connect with colleagues, and many more.
https://www.ncra-usa.org/Membership/Renew

NCRA's Job Bank is you portal to cancer registry professionals. Go To https://ncra-usa-jobs.careerwebsite.com/employer/p...
08/31/2026

NCRA's Job Bank is you portal to cancer registry professionals. Go To https://ncra-usa-jobs.careerwebsite.com/employer/pricing/ for info on how you can get their attention!

Looking for an ideal hire? Employers can access the most qualified candidates with competitively priced recruitment packages. Over 85% of NCRA members are ODS-certified professionals and thousands maintain a resume on Job Bank.

Job Bank has multiple options to get you posting to qualified candidates. Job Seekers receive a twice-monthly Job Flash™ email that features new job postings: make sure your employment opportunity is front and center and reaches the largest audience possible!

NCRA offers Employers options for advertising with:

30 Day Job Postings
Job Flash™ Posting
Exclusive Job Flash™ Banner Ads
Expanded Distribution to Oncology Job Board Network
TalentBoost Upgrade: Distributes Job to Network of Premier Job Sites and Search Engine

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