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Court Transcription- Novice

Code:
JUST 1085

The Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) has announced a new model for transcript production where court transcripts will be produced and certified by independent, authorized court transcriptionists. A list of authorized court transcriptionists will be available to the public, and all persons ordering transcripts of court proceedings must select a transcriptionist exclusively from this registry.

This exciting new career offers many opportunities including self-employment, the choice to earn income from home, the flexibility of choosing the amount of work you wish to accept and options to partner or work with other authorized persons.

Upon successful completion of the course (requiring a 98% pass on final exam), the student will have met the transcript qualification standards as set out by the Ministry of the Attorney General and will be eligible to become an authorized court transcriptionist in accordance with and pursuant to the Attorney General's Approval and Authorization made under Ontario Regulation 158/03.

Students will learn transcription procedures required to produce certified transcripts from all court jurisdictions according to ministry standards set by legislation, regulation, policy and practice directions. Students will learn transcription procedures required to produce certified transcripts from all court jurisdictions according to ministry standards set by legislation, regulation, policy and practice directions.

Notes:

Admission Information:

All students require their own computer in order to participate in this class
Students must have a strong knowledge base in MS Word, typing skills, templates, formatting pagination, macros, headers and footers;
A typing speed of 50 wpm at minimum is recommended to begin but must increase with practice in order to succeed
Listening skills and comfortable with the English language

Hardware and Software Requirements:

A Windows-based word processor application installed on the computer (MS-DOS word processors such as Word Perfect 5.1 will NOT work)
Headset and foot pedal (approximately $181 purchased on Amazon -Infinity)

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Textbooks:

  • Spring/Summer - None required
  • Winter - None required

Scheduled Dates

CRN Day Date Time Hours Location/
Delivery Method
Instructor Fee Availability
11225ThuJanuary 18, 2024 to May 30, 202406:00 pm - 09:00 pm60Distance EducationLisa Terry$785.35
11219TueMay 14, 2024 to September 24, 202406:00 pm - 09:00 pm60Distance EducationLisa Terry$785.35
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