January 16 2014

RPR Reference Materials

I spoke to an NCRA representative today to get some advice on what to study for the upcoming examination. She told me that a new study guide was slated to come out this year, although she wasn’t certain of the exact date, as it has not been announced yet. She also directed me to a part of the website that lists the following materials as references for the written knowledge part of the test:

All references are the most recent editions, unless otherwise noted.
Business
Dictionary of Business Terms
(Barron’s)
Dictionary of Insurance Terms
(Barron’s)
Robert’s Rules of Order

Computer
Ask Mr. Modem! (2nd ed)
Dictionary of Computer and
Internet Terms (Barron)
Sherman’s Guide to Web Sites
Windows Help

General
Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations
Dictionary (Merriam-Webster’s)
NCRA (Journal of Court Reporting,
web site, Policies and Procedures
Manual, other)

Grammar
Glossaries for Court Reporters
Grammar for Court Reporters
Gregg Reference Manual
Morson’s English Guide for Court
Reporters
Proofreading Manual [A Guide for
Court Reporters, Scopists, and
Proofreaders]

Legal
ADA Information
Black’s Law Dictionary (8th)
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of
Citations
Federal & State Rules of Civil and
Appellate Procedures
Federal Register
IRS Publication
Special Interest Groups (e.g. AAJ,
ABA)

Medical
Health Professional’s Drug Guide
Stedman’s Medical Dictionary (28th ed)

Technology
Alternative Realtime Careers
An Introduction to Court Reporter
Technology
CART in the Courtroom: NCRA
Model Guidelines
CAT Software Manuals
The Complete Court Reporter’s
Handbook and Guide for
Realtime Writers
The Court Reporter’s and CART
Services Handbook
Closed Captioning Handbook
Deposition Handbook
Dictionary of Scientific and
Technical Terms (McGraw-Hill)
Inside Captioning
Realtime Systems Administrator
Pocket Guide (NCRA)
Realtime Writing
Writing Naked

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January 15 2014

Changes To The RPR Test

When I first did a post on the requirements of the RPR test (on 6/19/12), (Click Here), the written knowledge test was comprised of 105-110 questions that was based on the following four categories and percentages:
Reporting (48%)
Transcript production (44%)
Operating practices (4%)
Professional issues and continuing education (4%)

As of today, the NCRA website states that the written knowledge test is comprised of the following three categories and percentages:
Technology (22%)
Reporting practices (62%)
Professional practices (16%)

I hope that with the changes there is an updated study guide. If anyone has any information about an updated study guide, please let me know. Thanks.

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October 10 2012

Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) Requirements

A registered medical transcriptionist obtains certification via an examination given by the Association For Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI). The RMT test consists of a 130-question exam, which is comprised of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. There is also a transcription-performance portion of the test, in which dictation must be transcribed and edited.

Upon passing the RMT exam, the credential is valid for 3 years. After three years, the credential can be renewed via a test or attendance of a designated professional course.

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August 13 2012

CBC Requirements

The acronym CBC stands for, “certified broadcast captioner.” CBC certification is issued by the National Court Reporters Association via a two-part examination.

The CBC test consists of a written knowledge test and a skills test.

The written knowledge portion of the CBC test must be passed with a percentage of 70% or higher. The questions on the written knowledge test are based on the following categories: Language skills, writing realtime, research, and realtime writing in the broadcast environment.

The CBC skills test is comprised of the following three steps:

1) Setting up and operating your equipment.

2) Accurately writing realtime for five minutes at 96% accuracy from professionally recorded literary material at the speed of 180 words per minute.

3) Converting your file to an ASCII text file.

The written knowledge test and skills test are offered on separate days.

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July 25 2012

RMR Requirements

The RMR is a certification test given by the National Court Reporting Association. In order to apply for the RMR skills test, a reporter must be a RPR and a NCRA member. In order to apply for the RMR written knowledge test, a reporter must be an RPR and have 3 years or current and continuous membership in the NCRA, starting from participating or registered member status.

The Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) examination consists of skills test and a written knowledge test. The written knowledge test is comprised of 105-110 questions that is based on the following four categories (with accompanying percentages of the questions):
Reporting Knowledge(47%)
Transcript production (41%)
Administration (6%)
Professional issues and continuing education (6%)
The written knowledge test is graded on a scaled score, with a passing rate of 70%. This test has a completion time of 90 minutes.

The skills portion of the RMR is based on three testing areas which must each be passed with 95% accuracy with an allotted transcription time of 75 minutes for each category. The categories are as follows:
1) 200 wpm Lit
2) 240 wpm Jury Charge
3) 260 wpm Q & A

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June 20 2012

Requirements For Practicing Court Reporting In New York State

According to the New York State Court Reporting Association, there are no official license requirements for court reporting within New York State. However, reporters may voluntarily obtain licensing via the CSR.

Court reporters must be notary publics in order to swear in witnesses. The same is true for freelancers; although they may be given a grace period by agencies to become a notary.

The New York State Court Reporting Association also states that in order to freelance in New York State, a reporter must have completed a court reporting program and obtained a certificate of completion at 225 words per minute.

In order to gain an officialship, reporters must pass a civil service examination.

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June 19 2012

RPR Requirements

The RPR is a certification test given by the National Court Reporting Association.

The Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) examination consists of skills test and a written knowledge test. The written knowledge test is comprised of 105-110 questions that is based on the following four categories (with accompanying percentages of the questions):
Reporting (48%)
Transcript production (44%)
Operating practices (4%)
Professional issues and continuing education (4%)
The written knowledge test is graded on a scaled score, with a passing rate of 70%. This test has a completion time of 90 minutes.

The skills portion of the RPR is based on three testing areas which must each be passed with 95% accuracy with an allotted transcription time of 75 minutes for each category. The categories are as follows:
1) 180 wpm Lit
2) 200 wpm Jury Charge
3) 225 wpm Q & A

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