Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
HIMC 2110: Cancer Registry Organization and Management
Catalog Description
| Credits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 3 |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | None |
| Other requirements | None |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to cancer registry organization and management. Emphasis is placed on the basic knowledge of the types and purpose of cancer registries, quality control activities, accreditation, standard-setting organizations, as well as the legal and ethical issues surrounding a cancer registry.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
March, 2021
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Cancer registry organization and management
- Legal and ethical issues and standards
- Types of registries and standard setters
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Describe the history and the evolvement of the modern cancer registry.
- Identify the purpose of a registry.
- Describe the necessary equipment and budget for the physical environment of the registry.
- Describe necessary components for the management of a registry.
- Understand privacy and security of health information.
- Identify the legal and ethical requirements of a registry.
- Identify types of registries and the populations they serve.
- Describe the professional and standard setting organizations for the various types of registries.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Online discussions
- Textbook assignments
- Papers
- Hands-on learning
- Tests
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Critical Thinking
- Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
Special Information (if any)
None