ODS Exam
March 21-April 12, 2025; application deadline: March 7
July 3-26, 2025; application deadline: June 20
October 24-November 15, 2025; application deadline: October 8
Online remote testing allows you to connect to and interact with a live proctor via your computer’s webcam and microphone. The examination is given using the same platform as an in-person testing center and the security requirements are the same. The remote test proctor will complete the "check in" and help you access the examination and will monitor you throughout the examination—just like an in-person testing center. The main difference is you will be in your residence or designated location using your computer or laptop.
For remote testing, the webcam and microphone must remain on for the duration of the examination. You should make arrangements to be in a private, quiet area and remain uninterrupted throughout the examination. If another person enters the area or there appears to be a disruption or other irregularity, the examination will end.
Check to confirm your computer meets necessary technical requirements at https://go.proctoru.com/testitout
The 2024 ODS exam is composed of one-hundred eighty (180), multiple-choice test items, based on four domains of practice noted below. Test questions are prepared by Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the cancer registry profession from diverse backgrounds and job descriptions.
The content outline starting in 2023 covers four domains of practice. The content outline was updated according to a recent role delineation study which captured current practice in the cancer registry field.
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Cancer registrars are data information specialists who capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. The curated data 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. Learn more about how to become a cancer registrar and how cancer registry data is used to improve public health.
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