Cancer Data Management

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that health care occupations will increase 19 percent by 2024. The BLS goes on to say, “Cancer registrars are expected to continue to be in high demand. As the population ages, there will likely be more types of special purpose registries because many illnesses are detected and treated later in life.”

The Cancer Data Management program was developed in response to local demand in Upstate S.C., which is representative of nationwide job opportunities.

Local Opportunities

Learn about real-time job openings and salary information through Career Coach.

The Cancer Data Management Certificate is accredited by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA), 1340 Braddock Place, Suite 203, Alexandria, VA 22314, www.ncra-usa.org.

For more information

• National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM)

The national certifying examination is given by the National Cancer Registrars Association to eligible graduates in order to become a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).

Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Cancer Data Management
Certificate in Applied Science

All Cancer Data Management courses are completed online, with a 160-hour practicum completed in a cancer registry.

• The certificate program consists of 40 semester hours, including classes in Medical Terminology, Health Information Management, and Biology, in addition to the core Cancer Registry Management courses.
• An associate degree or higher is required for admission into GTC’s Cancer Data Management program.

Cancer Data Management details from our current catalog »

The CDM certificate is an offering within GTC’s Health Information Management (HIM) department. HIM is an online associate degree with a highly-regarded reputation in the medical community, and graduates of the program are sought after for their well-rounded skill set.

Successful students must be

• motivated,
• willing to study independently,
• able to pay particular attention to detail, and
• have exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Those with previous education and experience in health recording are especially encouraged to consider this expanding profession. Accuracy and patient privacy are top priorities.

General Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Health Information Management Systems Technology Career Path

This program is designed as a 1 + 1 program. Phase I includes general education and related coursework and may be completed at Greenville Tech, any articulating college, or other regionally accredited institution. Students may apply for Phase II via weighted admission as they near completion of Phase I courses. Phase II includes all Cancer Data Management and other related coursework, and a practicum.

HIM Systems Technology details from our current catalog »

Students working toward acceptance in select Health and Wellness programs are now classified as an Associate of Science major. Want to know more? Check out our FAQ section.

In addition to Greenville Technical College admissions process, outlined in these Enrollment Steps, students interested in a program in the School of Health Sciences must also successfully complete the following:

Career Talk

Participating in a Career Talk session is a requirement for all Health Sciences students.  Request a career talk from Lisa.Seibert@gvltec.edu or from Nechia.Carroll@gvltec.edu today.

Policies

The CDM program strictly adheres to all School of Health Sciences policies, which are detailed on the Health Sciences admissions information page.

Supplemental Admissions Process

This program is available to students who have an associate degree or higher.  Those without a degree who are interested in the program should speak to the program director about options.

Because this is an online program, a computer with internet access is required.

The Cancer Data Management Program application deadline for fall admission is June 30. Classes begin in August.

Interested?

1. Send an e-mail to Nechia.Carroll@gvltec.edu to request the online career talk to be emailed to you.
2. Complete the career talk and the associated survey.
3. Send an e-mail to Nechia.Carroll@gvltec.edu to request a CDM program information packet to be mailed to you.
4. Review the information packet before applying to the college.
5. Use the CDM admissions checklist included in the information packet as a guide to completing all college and program requirements.

NOTE: Class size is limited to 20 students. Students are accepted based on those who are first to complete all college and program requirements.

Academic Program Director
Lisa Seibert, RHIA, CCS, CTR
Lisa.Seibert@gvltec.edu
(864) 250-3050

Instructor
Karen Hill, RHIA
Karen.Hill@gvltec.edu
(864) 250-3026

Advisor

Administrative Assistant
Kathy Sams
Kathy.Sams@gvltec.edu
(864) 250-3031