**NOTE: Many events listed on OCRA’s events page are CE opportunities (mix of free & paid)**
>> FREE continuing education opportunities <<
SEER*Educate (https://educate.fredhutch.org/Index.aspx)
- Modules with CEs credits found under “Practical Application Tests” under the “Training Menu”
Tip on generating CE certificates from SEER*Educate: “Reports Menu” -> “View Excel Reports”, expand the “CE reports” section, then the Completed Series and select the date range to generate list of each CE & the hours you earned (includes NCRA program #s). Alternatively you can select the individual categories and run individual reports.
For help, click “Help” menu (upper right corner) and expand the “Continuing Education (CE) Credits” section.
NAACCR Monthly Webinars (2020-2021 schedule PDF) (2021-2022 schedule PDF)
- Each webinar provides 3 hours of continuing education (CE) credits with site-specific webinars meeting the Category A requirements, this includes the boot camp and coding pitfalls webinars.
- These webinars are provided FREE OF CHARGE to Ohio reporters by the Ohio Central Cancer Registry – Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System (OCISS), and are mentioned in their quarterly newsletters: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/ohio-cancer-incidence-surveillance-system/Reporting-Ohio-Cancer-Incidence-Data/
American College of Surgeons
(https://learning.facs.org/)
- Archives of CAnswer Forum LIVE webinars
- Cancer Program Webinars and trainings
American Joint Committee on Cancer (https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/cancer/ajcc/staging-education)
- Registrar Education – many free webinars & references include AJCC 8th edition staging moments, clarifications, 7th and 8th edition webinars, disease site webinars and AJCC curriculum for registrars. Many qualify for CEs.
- Physician – 7th and 8th edition articles, webinars and presentations
- Also 8th edition staging rules, staging moments, and patient education
OmegaHealthcare (formerly himagine) Tumor Talk Webinars (https://www.omegahms.com/events-webinars/)
- Approximately quarterly frequency, ~1 hr long webinars on various cancer registry topics and coding tips
- As of May 2020, only the live webinars have continuing education credits
- Visit Events page for upcoming live webinars
CAnswer Forum LIVE (https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/cancer/news/canswer-forum-live)
- Hosted by the American College of Surgeons, approximately bi-monthly 60-minute webinars answering pre-submitted questions and conveys important information from the Cancer Programs about upcoming events and clarifications and updates on the standards (worth 1 CE hour each)
- Available as both live webinars and recordings
>> Paid Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities <<
NCRA’s Cancer Registry Education (http://www.cancerregistryeducation.org/ce-opportunities)
- Quizzes, online courses, learning modules, live webinars and recorded webinars ranging from $25 to $50 for NCRA members ($35 to $75 for non-members).
- Earned CEs automatically documented on CTR Re-Certification Form for NCRA Members
- Tip: look for sales announced in NCRA’s email newsletters for 50% to 75% off.
