Free/Cheap Resources to Get Started
I’m looking to get into the cancer registry field and obtaining my ODS-C.
I recently graduated with my associate degree in Health Information Management and have worked in the HIM industry for the past 12 years. I currently work as a Prior Authorization Specialist and have some medical coding experience, although I’m not certified.
I’m getting married this November and having our reception this spring, so money is a little tight right now. Because of that, I won’t be able to start the AHIMA CRM courses until April 2027.
In the meantime, I’ve created a NCRA account and have been going through the free materials, including the Introduction to Cancer Registry courses.
My question is: Are there any other free or inexpensive resources you would recommend that I could use to start learning about cancer registry now while I save up for the formal courses?
I’d especially appreciate recommendations for textbooks, websites, YouTube channels, practice exercises, terminology resources, or anything else that could help me build a foundation before starting the AHIMA courses.
Thank you! 😊