United States
1251- Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
Canada NOC:
1251
Job Title:
Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
Job Description:
Court reporters record and transcribe verbatim the proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies and committees, and prepare transcripts for use by judges, tribunals and quasi-judicial panels. They are employed by courts of law, provincial and federal legislative assemblies and committees, or they may be self-employed. Medical transcriptionists record, transcribe and edit dictation by physicians and other health care providers, surgical proceedings, health-related reports and other medical documentation. They are employed by hospitals, medical clinics and doctors' offices, or they may be self-employed. Closed captioners and other transcriptionists are included in this unit group.
Main Duties:
Court reporters perform some or all of the following duties:
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 perform some or all of the following duties:
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.
Employment Requirements:
Court reporters require completion of secondary school and usually require completion of a college or other program in court reporting. They may also require the Chartered Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate.
Medical transcriptionists require completion of secondary school and usually require completion of a recognized medical transcription program. They may also require the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) certificate.
Additional Inormation:
There is some mobility between occupations in this unit group and other occupations requiring similar knowledge of legal or medical terminology, such as legal or medical administrative positions.
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Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
