Health Sciences
Cancer Information Management (CIM) Advanced Technical Certificate
Advanced Technical Certificate (Online)
Cancer registrars are data information specialists who collect and report cancer statistics. Cancer registrars capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. Cancer registrars collect the data that provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.
What you'll learn
- Cancer registrars are data information specialists who collect and report cancer statistics
- Cancer registrars capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S
- Most registrars work for hospitals or central cancer registries
- Candidates must meet education and experience requirements to be eligible to take the CTR exam
- Southwest Tech offers two of the three eligibility paths (A1 and A2)
Where it leads
This program is part of a documented Southwest Tech pathway. Credits stack toward the next credential.
- Advanced Technical Certificate (Online) Cancer Information Management (CIM) Advanced Technical Certificate
- Associate Degree (Online) Cancer Information Management (CIM)
Cost and next steps
Tuition depends on your course load; Paying for college covers current tuition, aid, and scholarships. When you're ready: apply, meet with an advisor, and register.
From the College's published program catalog. Reviewed July 2026.