National Occupation Code (NOC): 1251

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.

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Job Duties for Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations

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.

Working Conditions for Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations

Work is performed indoors, such as in a courtroom or hospital.

Alternate Job Titles

• Braille Transcriber
• Braille Volumes Transcriber
• Closed Captioner
• Court Monitor
• Court Recorder
• Court Reporter
• Court Stenographer
• Dictatypist
• Hansard Reporter
• Media Transcriber
• Media Transcriptionist
• Medical Dictatypist
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Stenotype Operator
• Transcriber
• Transcriptionist
• Medical Scribe
• Braille Transcriber
• Braille Volumes Transcriber
• Closed Captioner
• Court Monitor
• Court Recorder
• Court Reporter
• Court Stenographer
• Dictatypist
• Hansard Reporter
• Media Transcriber
• Media Transcriptionist
• Medical Dictatypist
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Stenotype Operator
• Transcriber
• Transcriptionist
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