0062 - Digital Court Reporter (Ed2Go Programs)

Course Description

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Our Digital Court Reporter course prepares you to enter the high-demand field of court reporting. Currently, the industry is experiencing a severe shortage of court reporters, with a need for an additional 10,000 nationwide. This well-established shortage presents a substantial opportunity for those seeking a rewarding career with a secure future. Digital reporters can work in the freelance market for a court reporting agency or as full-time government employees at a courthouse.

This court reporter certification course thoroughly prepares you for the national certification exams offered by AAERT's (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers). Upon completion, you will be well-prepared to succeed in both the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and Certified Deposition Reporter (CDR) exams. The AAERT certification is the leading certification for courts and businesses throughout the United States and is required by various court systems and agencies for employment. Start your new career as a successful digital court reporter by learning all about proceedings, hardware and software needed to perform your responsibilities, legal system fundamentals, and essential industry terminology.

What you will learn

• Digital court reporting procedure for all types of proceedings, such as depositions, hearings, trials, and more
• Digital reporting hardware and software, including practice using digital recording software
• Fundamentals of the United States legal system
• Professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality best practices
• Essential legal, medical, and industry terminology

How you will benefit

• Develop the in-demand skills you need to become a successful digital reporter who can work in person in the field or at home
• Successfully prepare to sit for and pass the AAERT's (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) exam
• The AAERT certification will help improve your marketability when applying for work at freelance agencies or court systems, some of which require the certification by law or because of government contracts

Syllabus

1. The Legal System
   1. Court System
   2. Laws
   3. Life Cycle of a Case
   4. Proceedings
2. Terminology
   1. Historic Terminology
   2. Legal Terminology
   3. Medical Terminology
   4. Business Terminology
3. Hardware
   1. Sound
   2. Audio Equipment
   3. Additional Equipment
4. Your Software and Annotations
   1. Software
   2. Annotations
   3. Annotation Practice
5. On the Job and On the Record
   1. Before the Proceeding
   2. During the Proceeding
   3. After the Proceeding
   4. Working with a Legal Videographer
6. Court Work and Large Proceedings
   1. Intro to Courtroom Proceedings
   2. Types of Court Proceedings
   3. Court Annotations
   4. Large Proceedings
7. Professionalism in the Legal System
   1. Professionalism and Decorum
   2. Ethics
   3. Maintain Confidentiality
8. Course Wrap up
   1. The Transcript
   2. AAERT Certification Information
   3. Final Test