Cancer Registry

In addition to the professional HIM courses, the program offers an elective component of cancer registry courses. Cancer registrars are data experts who provide a valuable resource of cancer information that affects cancer control efforts and supports cancer research. Cancer registrars identify cancer patients at the time of their diagnoses, then track them for the rest of their lives. They collect demographical information; diagnostic tests and their results; specific cancer information, such as the type of cancer, the tumor site, and the extent of the disease; and treatments and their outcomes. Certified cancer (tumor) registrars can work in several different types of health care settings. The need for qualified registrars in both hospital and state tumor registries is increasing.

This is a growing and changing profession, offering careers that combine an interest in patient care with computers and management. Employment opportunities are available in Arkansas and nationwide.

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