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NEW M
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WELCOME NEW NCRA MEMBER!
Thank you for joining the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)!
Learn about all the ways NCRA can assist you in your career and professional interests.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Janice Ford, Membership Manager, at member@ncra-usa.org.
Vision StatementImproving lives through quality cancer data
management.
Mission StatementServe as the premier education, credentialing &
advocacy resource for cancer data professionals.
Chartered in May 1974. Represents more than 5,000 cancer registry
professionals and Certified Tumor Registrars (CTRs). Established the first certification examination for
Cancer Registry professionals in 1983. Administers and delivers a comprehensive
credentialing program. Promotes the cancer registry profession.
OVERVIEW
MEMBER BENEFITS
Educational Conferences and Workshops: Receive discounts on conferences, workshops, and webinars.
Peer Networking Opportunities: Connect with the largest network of cancer registry professionals.
Professional Resources: Access exclusive ‘Members Only’ section of the website and receive complimentary subscriptions to the Journal of Registry Management, The Connection, and NCRA Update.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Discounted Car Rental and Hotel Reservations Rates : Receive up a 20% discount on car rentals from Alamo, Avis, National and room rates on any of the 5,000 Choice Hotels international.
Official NCRA Membership Card: Entitles members to significant savings at NCRA conferences, the CTR exam, the NCRA store products, and more.
MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATION
New Member Packet Updates with important news and
announcements NCRA’s Online Discussion Forums Get Connected with NCRA through popular
social media platforms.
HOW TO ACCESS MEMBER SERVICES
HOW TO ACCESS “MEMBERS ONLY” AREA
Navigation Pane for Members Only
section.
HOW TO ACCESS “MEMBERS ONLY” AREA Edit My Profile
View and edit your contact information. View all relevant CTR information and activities records.
Re-Printing ReceiptsPrint receipts from purchases made through the NCRA store.
Address ChangeUpdate your address.
ArchiveView current and past issues of the JRM and the Connection.
DirectoryUse the directory to search for other members to network and connect.
DiscountsListing of membership discount codes and other related information.
Discussion ForumsAccess members-only discussion forums.
Membership ResourcesList of all membership resources and with direct links on the NCRA website.
Log OutCloses your account session and logs the user out of the website.
Join and participate in an Online Discussion Forum.
Nominate someone (even yourself) for an award.
The perfect opportunity to publicly acknowledge deserving individuals in our field.
Run for office.
Contact the nomination committee chair.
Vote!
Your vote is vital in the annual NCRA elections.
Network and Learn!
Attend NCRA Educational Annual Conference.
Submit an Abstract.
Share your expertise with colleagues at NCRA Annual Educational Conference.
Write an Article.
Journal of Registry Management authors can receive up to 5 CE hours.
MEMBER FAQ When are my Membership dues and/or CTR Maintenance fees
due? Dues and fees to cover the period of January 1 through December 31 are due by January 31 of each year.
I lost my membership card. How do I get a new one? Please contact membership@ncra-usa.org or call the membership department to receive a new card.
What is my NCRA ID and Password? Your login ID is your 5-digit NCRA ID number and your password is the first letter of your first name and your full last name.
The complete membership FAQ can be found at: Membership FAQ Webpage.
Other Questions? Please contact the membership department via email at member@ncra-usa.org or call 703-299-6640 x310, Monday to Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST.
NATIONAL CANCER REGISTRARS WEEK
What is National Cancer Registrar Week (NCRW)?
NCRW was established as an annual celebration to promote the amazing work of Cancer Registry professionals.
Recognition of NCRW
Cancer registrars mark National Cancer Registrars Week to disseminate information and setup displays on how their cancer data is put to good use.
National Cancer Registrars Week (NCRW) is April 8-13, 2013.
The 2013 theme is Cancer Registrars: Cornerstones of Care.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLAN2012 – 2014
STRATEGY I. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Provide comprehensive educational opportunities that are accessible, cost
appropriate and forward-thinking to promote professional practice and standards.
STRATEGY II. CREDENTIALING
Promote, develop, and deliver a consistently relevant
credentialing program to meet the needs of the profession.
STRATEGY III. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Expand the cancer registry workforce and improve retention.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLAN2012 – 2014
STRATEGY IV. MEMBER AND CUSTOMER SERVICES
Assure satisfaction of internal and external NCRA customers.
STRATEGY V. ADVOCACY
Be a powerful advocate for cancer registrars.
STRATEGY VI. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Safeguard the organization’s professional status, financial
stability and operational effectiveness.
THE NATIONAL CANCER REGISTRARS ASSOCIATIONPROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CODE OF ETHICS
To provide members of the Association and other registry professionals with definitive and binding guidelines of conduct, the National Cancer Registrars Association, Inc., adopted the following Professional Practice Code of Ethics, outlining principles of professional conduct.
Link to access the full Code of Ethics: Code of Ethics Download
President
Sarah Burton, CTR
President Elect/Secretary
Shirley Jordan Seay, PhD, OCN, CTR
Immediate Past President
Melanie Rogan, CTR
MEET YOUR LEADERS
Full list of NCRA Board & Committee Leadership
Treasurer Sr.Terri Richardson, RHIA, CTR
Treasurer Jr. Dianna L. Wilson CTR, RHIA
Educational DirectorEllen Kolender, RHIA, CTR
Professional Development Director Deidre M. Watson, CTR
Public Relations Director Theresa M. Vallerand, CTR, BGS
Recruitment/Retention Director Joyce Ritter, RHIA, CTR
MEET YOUR LEADERSHIP
Full list of NCRA Board & Committee Leadership
Advocacy Technical & Practice Board Director – East
Nadine Jenkins, CTR
Advocacy Technical & Practice Board Director – Midwest
Laurie Hebert, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CTR
Advocacy Technical & Practice Board Director – West
Linda Fine, CTR
Nancy Allen, Director of Operations & Contracts
(703) 299-6640 ext. 311
Dawn Aniniba, Certification Coordinator
703-299-6640 ext. 315
Janice Ford, Membership Manager
(703) 299-6640 ext. 319
Robin Havens, Education Coordinator
(703) 299-6640 ext. 317
Michael Hechter, Director of Certification
(703) 299-6640 ext. 312
Angel Krapf, Membership Coordinator
703-299-6640 ext. 310
Mary Maul, Manager of Education Programs
(703) 299-6640 ext. 314
Peggy Meehan, Director, Education & Communications
(703) 299-6640
Paula Spitler, Marketing Coordinator
(703) 299-6640 ext. 322
Lori Swain, Executive Director
(703) 299-6640 ext. 313
NEED TO REACH STAFF?NATIONAL CANCER REGISTRARS ASSOCIATION
1340 BRADDOCK PLACE #203 -- ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314(703) 299-6640 - FAX: (703) 299-6620
EMAIL: INFO@NCRA-USA.ORGOFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM EASTERN TIME
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