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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Health Information Management-Emphasis in Cancer Registry Management - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 63 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

BI103
Human Anatomy and Physiology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
6.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.

CS104
Computers in Healthcare
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

HR103
Health Information Processes
4.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

HR105
Medical Terminology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AL153
Pharmacology
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

HR212
Pathophysiology
4.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, and BI103 Human A&P.
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, and BI103 Human A&P.

HR260
Cancer Registry Structure and Management
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

HR261
Cancer Registry Operations
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

HR107
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

HR214
Health Statistics
2.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.

HR262
Cancer Disease, Coding, and Staging
4.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

HR263
Oncology Treatment and Coding
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

IS104
Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

HR264
Follow-Up, Data Quality, and Utilization
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

HR265
Abstracting Methods
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

HR266
Multiple Primary and Histology & Hematopoietics
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

HR267
Cancer Registry Clinical Practicum
4.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: Departmental Consent.
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: Departmental Consent.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00

Year 1 total:
32.00
Year 2 total:
31.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
63.00

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