The Canadian Council of Cancer Registries offers a certification program for cancer registrars.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Only in some jurisdictions

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that CCCR’s role is to coordinate and improve cancer registry work across Canada, not to certify individuals. The Canadian Council of Cancer Registries focuses on data standards, quality assurance, and national data sharing to ensure registries across provinces are comparable and working well together. It does not issue professional credentials for cancer registrars. For formal certification, registrars typically pursue the recognized credential—Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)—through the National Cancer Registrars Association (in partnership with AHIMA), with related training often provided by provincial health information programs in Canada. That’s why the statement isn’t correct: CCCR does not offer a certification program.