MCR is pleased to offer training and online courses for potential, new, and seasoned cancer registrars.

Fundamentals of Abstracting

The Missouri Cancer Registry is offering this online course for new and potential Oncology Data Specialists.  This course is a great way to learn the basics of cancer abstraction.  The course contains ten modules which follow the Missouri Cancer Registry Abstract Code Manual.  Five practice cases can be taken to test your knowledge.  This course will direct you to the necessary resources used daily by cancer registrars.  The course will remain open for 90 days. The fee for the course is $50.  The course is available on the University of Missouri Canvas platform. For more information contact Lucinda Ham at lahf5p@health.missouri.edu with any questions. 

MOODS Study Guide

The study guide is designed to cover the major content areas of the Certification Examination for Oncology Data Specialists. It is designed to highlight areas of relevance. Users of the Missouri ODS Study Guide are not guaranteed a passing score on the examination.  Particularly, the quizzes and practice exam herein are in no way associated with the Certification Examination for Oncology Data Specialists offered by the National Cancer Registrars’ Association. It is designed to be a means of self-assessment where the quizzes can be taken multiple times in addition to the study guide review. The cost of the MOODS Study Guide is $50. If you have any questions, contact the Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center at 573-882-7775.

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