Education and training is imperative in maintaining credentials
and registry professionalism. ACRA has promoted the education process through its Annual Educational Conference and informal
sharing of current standard changes. A well informed registrar is a successful registrar.
Our Goals:
· To provide information on educational opportunities and professional development.
· To maintained an informed membership
of any up coming educational opportunities both locally and nationally, the latest methods of cancer diagnosis, care, treatment
and current trends in incidence and survival.
· To enhance the knowledge level and performance of Cancer Registrars through discussion and exchange
of ideas.
· To develop a mentorship program for new registrars.
· To promote
public awareness of cancer health and prevention through information dissemination.
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To become more community visible by partnering with the ACS and other community
centered outreach programs.
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To promote the registry profession by participating in local High School
career day or fairs.
· To update knowledge on new requirements for cancer reporting and cancer programs.