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Court Shorthand Reporter

Learn About the Profession

Founded in 1958, the AlbertaShorthand Reporters Association (ASRA) is a non-profit professional associationrepresenting approximately 350 court reporters, broadcast captioners, andcommunication access real-time translation (CART) providers fromacross Alberta, the Yukon Territory, and the Northwest Territories.

Usingcomputerized shorthand machines and state-of-the-art technology calledcomputer-aided transcription (CAT), ASRA members write and translatethe spoken word simultaneously to the printed word at speeds of 225 words perminute and higher. Alberta Shorthand Reporters Association (ASRA)

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*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making anycareer decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

Under Alberta’s Professional and Occupational Associations Registration Act [pdf] and Alberta Shorth and Reporters Regulation [pdf], you must register as a member of the Alberta Shorthand Reporters Association (ASRA) to use the title of Certified Shorthand Reporter (Alberta) or the initials CSR(A).

*TIP: You do not have to register if you do not call yourself a CertifiedShorthand Reporter.

Visit & Review: Alberta Shorthand Reporters Association (ASRA)

Registration Process &Practices
To register as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (Alberta), youhave 2 options:            
- Successfully complete approved examinations
- Apply to become a CSR(A) by:

A) Registering as a participatingmember of ASRA for at least 1 year immediatelybefore applying - Membership Subscription Application

B) Successfully completing an approved education program or at least 5 years of work experience as a court reporter - Education Requirements

Are you already Certified? Visit &Review:
National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) - Certification & Membership

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

OaSIS– NOC 12110.01 - Court Reporters - GoC

Courtor Shorthand Reporter: Certifications in Alberta - alis

CourtReporter near Calgary (AB) | Labour Market Facts and Figures - Job Bank

The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials- CSR

OpportuNext – Court Reporter

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If you are in Southern Alberta, reach out to us at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment.

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Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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