Course Description
This course will focus on oncology treatment and coding. Other topics include an overview of nomenclature and classification systems. Students will examine major sites of cancer, diagnostic and staging procedures, treatment modalities, clinical trials and research protocols. There will be an overview of AJCC staging, SEER Summary Staging and Extent of Disease. Concepts used by physicians and cancer survival organizations to determine treatment and survival will be emphasized. (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- BIO 212: Anatomy and Physiology
- BIO 215: Pathophysiology
- HCA 105: Medical Terminology
- HIM 230: Introduction to Cancer Registry and Management
- HIM 231: Cancer Registry Operations
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Describe standard treatment modalities given to eliminate cancer.
- Explain how a treatment modality works against cancer.
- Identify the likely treatment based on cancer type and stage.
- Differentiate between treatment guidelines available to help document complete and appropriate care.
- Differentiate between first line of treatment and subsequent treatment.
- Identify treatment modalities in case scenarios.
- Recognize and utilize the correct coding for surgery, chemotherapy, and other treatments appropriately.
Course Activities and Grading
Note: A "C" grade or higher must be earned to pass this course.
| Letter Grade | Percentage |
| A | 93.0-100.0 |
| A - | 90.0-92.9 |
| B+ | 87.0-89.9 |
| B | 83.0-86.9 |
| B - | 80.0-82.9 |
| C + | 77.0-79.9 |
| C | 73.0-76.9 |
| F | 72.99% and below |
| Assignments | Weight |
|---|---|
Discussions (Weeks 1-8) | 30% |
Quizzes (Weeks 1-7) | 20% |
Application Activities (Week 3 and Week 5) | 10% |
Treatment Guideline PowerPoint (Week 8) | 20% |
Final Exam (Week 8) | 20% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
National Cancer Registrars Association. Cancer Registry Management Principles and Practice for Hospitals and Central Registries. 4th ed. NCRA, 2021.
Amin MB, Edge S, Greene F, Byrd DR, Brookland RK, Washington MK, Gershenwald JE, Compton CC, Hess KR, et al. (Eds.). AJCC Cancer Staging Manual. 8th ed. Springer International Publishing: American Joint Commission on Cancer; 2017.
Note: These textbooks are used in most of the Cancer Registry Management courses and should be saved for preparation for the CTR exam.
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1,2 | Topic: Overview of Treatment
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2 | 1,2,3 | Topics: Terminology and Types of Treatment
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3 | 4,5,6,7 | Topics: Coding Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Hormone Therapy
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4 | 2,5,6,7 | Topic: Coding RT
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5 | 1,2,7 | Topics: Radiation and Surgery Techniques
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6 | 1,3,4,7 | Topics: NCCN Guidelines and Coding Surgery
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7 | 2,4,6 | Topics: Experimental Treatments and Clinical Trials
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8 | 1-7 | Topic: Course Review
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