Court Reporting Technology,
Court Reporting 2 & 3

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Course Content:

Court reporters record verbatim (word-for-word) testimony and produce transcripts of the testimony. Instruction includes an introduction to verbatim writing skills to work with persons with hearing loss (CART – Communication Access Realtime Translation) and provide captioning for television. The program at ATC utilizes the latest technology in computer-aided transcription and real-time writing; i.e., the ability to have an instantaneous translation of the spoken word by projecting the words onto a television screen for the benefit of persons with hearing loss or onto computer monitors for the benefit of trial participants.

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three levels. Students completing Court Reporting Technology and Court Reporting 2 possess the entry-level skill-set of a scopist or transcriptionist. To become a Court Reporter, students must complete all three levels of the program. This program places strong emphasis on conflict-free theory, real-time writing, speed development, legal terminology, medical terminology, courtroom procedures, and English skills. When a student reaches the speed of 200 words a minute, he/she participates in an internship that enables the student to sit in on trials and depositions with a working reporter, thus gaining confidence and skill.

A court reporting career, including broadcast captioners, offers an independent lifestyle, prestige, and flexibility, along with a substantial salary.

Students shall pass three (3), five-minute tests with 95% accuracy at each of the following speeds:  225 wpm testimony (two-voices), 200 wpm jury charge, and 180 wpm literary.  Students shall complete at least 40 verified hours of actual writing time during the internship experience.

Additional Skills Covered:

• Captioning for Television
• Computer Literacy
• Computer-aided Transcription
• Computer-compatible Stenograph Theory
• Courtroom Procedures
• Employability Skills and Portfolio
• General Office Procedures and Skills
• Grammar and Punctuation for Reporters
• Information Processing
• Job Application Techniques
• Legal Terminology
• Medical Terminology
• Oral and Written Communications
• Realtime Technology
• Speed Development

Industry Certification & State Credential Exams:

Students will be prepared to take one or more approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certifications or licensure exams in their field of study.