About the course

The Cancer Information Management (CIM) Program will prepare students for positions in hospital-based and population-based cancer registries. Responsibilities typically include: identification of reportable cancer cases, abstraction of pertinent cancer data from patient records, pathology, radiology, and surgical reports, coding and staging primary site, histology and extent of disease, monitoring completeness, timeliness, and quality of cancer data, performing cancer patient follow-up activities to identify second primaries, recurrence and spread of disease, reporting cancer data to health care officials, hospital administrators, physicians, and regulatory organizations for use in cancer prevention and control, assisting the medical staff and epidemiologists in special studies and research, and supervising staff.

　　Demonstrate ability to coordinate all functions related to an approved American College of Surgeons program.

　　Apply legal, ethical, accreditation and certification standards to the cancer registry and demonstrate professional behavior in these areas.

　　Evaluate and interpret current coding and staging guidelines to identify cancer disease and its process, while documenting quality abstracts.

　　Apply current treatment guidelines/codes, while documenting quality abstracts

　　Participate in follow-up procedures and data quality analysis and utilization to improve patient care and facilitate with facility planning/expansion. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$21,060

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2024	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2025	Santa Barbara
Summer (June), 2025	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2025	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2026	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Santa Barbara City College

All applicants must have a 2.00 GPA. Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (secondary school), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency. IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60, TOEIC: 850 or higher on both exams (Reading/Listening and Writing/Speaking), iTEP: 3.0

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Santa Barbara City College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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