CATR 110 - Cancer Registry Structure, Operations Management

4 Credits
This course introduces students to the various types of cancer registries. Topics of cancer data, confidentiality, and legal and ethical issues will be explored. Students will become acquainted with the national and professional organizations that govern cancer registries and set the standards for use of cancer data. The operational components of a cancer registry and the standards for Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited cancer programs are covered in depth. Students will be introduced to disease registry files and registry standards. Cancer registry functions, including principles of abstraction, case finding, follow-up and networking will be introduced.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115, BIOL 116, BIOL 131, HINT 201 and HLTH 110
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Differentiate between confidential and non-confidential uses of cancer information.
2. Describe the types, organization, and structure of cancer registries.
3. Summarize policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with standards and regulations that govern cancer information management.
4. Describe how software supports cancer information management processes such as case finding, abstracting, reporting, and quality improvement.
5. Explain the organization and management of cancer registry files, case ascertainment processes, reporting methods, and source documents.
6. Describe the scope of standards for cancer data and management.