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Onboarding the New Cancer Registrar.

Meredith LeBeau

Journal of Registry Management

|August 25, 2016

Summary

This poster outlines an effective onboarding process for training new cancer registrars lacking prior medical experience. It focuses on fostering professional development for cancer registry professionals.

Area of Science:

Oncology
Healthcare Administration
Professional Development

Background:

Recruiting new cancer registrars often yields applicants with limited medical knowledge.
A gap exists in structured training for individuals new to the cancer registry field.
The need for experienced cancer registrars necessitates effective training strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a comprehensive onboarding process for training cancer registrars.
To detail methods for fostering the professional development of new cancer registry staff.
To address the challenge of training individuals without prior medical or registry experience.

Main Methods:

Development of a structured, step-by-step onboarding curriculum.
Implementation of mentorship programs pairing new registrars with experienced professionals.

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Integration of continuous learning modules covering cancer registry principles and medical terminology.

Utilizing visual aids and practical exercises for enhanced understanding (Figure 1).

Main Results:

The proposed onboarding process effectively equips individuals with essential cancer registry knowledge.
Trainees demonstrate improved confidence and competence in registry tasks post-training.
Professional development is fostered, leading to long-term retention and career growth.

Conclusions:

A structured onboarding program is crucial for developing competent cancer registrars from diverse backgrounds.
Investing in professional development enhances the quality of cancer data collection and reporting.
This training model supports the growth of a skilled cancer registry workforce.