Which association certifies cancer registry professionals through its CTR credential?

Which association certifies cancer registry professionals through its CTR credential?

• A. American Health Information Management Association
• B. North American Association of Central Cancer Registries
• C. National Cancer Registrars Association
• D. American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer

Answer: (C)

The certification you’re asking about is the Certified Tumor Registrar, a professional credential specifically for cancer registrars. This credential is issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association, the association dedicated to advancing the practice of cancer registry and administering the CTR program. The other organizations have different roles: American Health Information Management Association certifies broader health information management credentials (like RHIA/RHIT); the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries focuses on data standards and collaboration rather than individual certifications; and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer is an accrediting body that uses CTR certification as a standard, but it does not certify individuals itself.

The certification you’re asking about is the Certified Tumor Registrar, a professional credential specifically for cancer registrars. This credential is issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association, the association dedicated to advancing the practice of cancer registry and administering the CTR program.

The other organizations have different roles: American Health Information Management Association certifies broader health information management credentials (like RHIA/RHIT); the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries focuses on data standards and collaboration rather than individual certifications; and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer is an accrediting body that uses CTR certification as a standard, but it does not certify individuals itself.