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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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Option 2: with HIM degree |
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