Occupational Profiles

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
 

Court reporters

• Record verbatim proceedings of courtroom using electronic stenograph machine or stenomask
• Respond to requests during court sessions to read back verbatim evidence
• Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats
• Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copy against original record of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judge
• Research and locate quotes to ensure accuracy
• Respond to requests for transcripts ordered by judges, lawyers or the public
• File and store shorthand notes of court session.

Medical transcriptionists

• Transcribe recorded dictation in accordance with established formats or written documentation from medical reports, correspondence, health records and patient information
• Proofread work for typographical and grammatical errors
• Edit transcripts for missing or incorrect content and formatting.

• Court reporters require completion of secondary school.
• Completion of a college or other program in court reporting is usually required and the Chartered Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate may be required for court reporters.
• Medical transcriptionists require completion of secondary school.
• Completion of a recognized medical transcription program is usually required and the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) certificate may be required for medical transcriptors.
• Occupations working in Braille usually require education in Unified English Braille (UEB) competence and related studies of 1-2 years.