Which statement describes the CoC consultant's role?

• A. By guiding the cancer committee to understand their role
• B. By performing clinical procedures
• C. By auditing lab results
• D. By arranging patient transportation

Answer: (A)

The CoC consultant’s job is to help the cancer program’s governance structure—the cancer committee—understand their duties and how to function effectively within accreditation standards. They provide guidance, education, and support to clarify roles, develop policies, and set up processes that promote quality improvement and compliance with standards. This is an enabling, educational, and oversight role rather than performing clinical tasks or handling operational operations.

That’s why guiding the committee to understand their role fits best. Performing clinical procedures, auditing lab results, or arranging patient transportation are responsibilities of clinicians, laboratory staff, and administrative/support services, not the consultant’s primary function.