Program Details
Cancer Information Management (CIM) Advanced Technical Certificate Program
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Cancer registrars are data information specialists who collect and report cancer statistics. Cancer registrars capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S.
Cancer registrars collect the data that provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.
Students that enroll in the CIM Advanced Technical Certificate will be required to provide documentation that they have completed the prerequisites prior to admission to the program.
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The certificate programs require four prerequisites:
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Medical Terminology
A course in healthcare technology and information systems (Foundations of HIM)
A course is defined as a minimum of three college credit hours. Successful completion is defined as having earned a grade of “C” or better; course auditing is not accepted.
IMPORTANT: The four prerequisites are required for candidates seeking to enroll in an NCRA Accredited Certificate Program. There are NO exceptions. Work experience is NOT a substitute for meeting the prerequisite requirements.
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Southwest Tech's Career Connections Center offers Services to assist students looking for job placement.
Academic Services offers in-person and virtual academic support. Flexible daytime and evening appointments are available. Staff members are happy to work outside these hours if their availability does not align with student needs.
REFUND POLICY
Southwest Tech's tuition and fee refund policy is in accord with Wisconsin Technical College System and District Board policy guidelines. As a general rule, students are responsible for requesting any refund of tuition and/or fees paid to Southwest Tech. Refunds under $5 will not be processed. Adding or withdrawing from a course requires timely submission of appropriate paperwork to Student Services. Students can officially withdraw from a course upon notifying Student Services.
kmaier@swtc.edu
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