The Computer-Aided Transcription Certificate is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the medical, legal, governmental, insurance or private forums.  Job opportunities include scoping and editing for court reporters;  transcribing legal and medical documents, minutes of meetings, as well as law  enforcement statements and incident reports.

Students should be able to type at least 30 Net words per minute prior to entry and possess above average grammatical skills.  Students will be expected to practice from three to six hours a day to acquire the necessary level of speed and accuracy to qualify as court reporters.  Students will be required to purchase their own shorthand machine (approximate cost $400 used) and maintain adequate supplies of machine tape.

 First Semester
 CRP 121 Machine Shorthand I
 CRP 131 Machine Shorthand Skill Development I
 CRP 141 Court Reporting Computer Technology I
 CPT 101 Introduction to Computers

 Second Semester
 CRP 122 Machine Shorthand II
 CRP 132 Machine Shorthand Skill Development II
 CRP 161 Court Reporting Communications
 AHS 102 Medical Terminology
 BUS 130 Business Communications

 Third Semester
 Shorthand Speed of 120 WPM - Lit/Jury/Q&A
 CRP 133 Machine Shorthand Skill Development III
 CRP 151 Legal Terminology
 CRP 152 Medical Terminology for Machine Shorthand
 CRP 242 Court Reporting Computer Technology II

     Total Credit Hours  33
 

Graduation Requirements:
A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses;
Three (3) tests each at a minimum of 95 percent on
Literary, Jury Charge and Q & A at 120 WPM

This Certificate must be completed prior to entering Court Reporting
Certificate Program.

Course Requirements and Course Descriptions
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