Registered Professional Reporter
- Registered Professional Reporter
The Registered Professional Reporter (RPA) is the only nationally recognized certification program for court reporters. It is provided by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).
There are two parts court reporters must pass in order to obtain an RPR: a written knowledge test and a speed skills test.
After completing the RPR test, reporters must maintain this certification by renewing NCRA membership and completing certain other requirements provided by the NCRA.
Written Knowledge Test
The written knowledge test is a 100- to 110-question exam that evaluates a reporter's knowledge in reporting, transcript production, operating practices, and professional issues and continuing education.The reporter has 90 minutes to take this section and must obtain a score of at least 70% to pass.
Speed Skills Test
There are three categories evaluated in the speed skills test, each lasting 5 minutes long:
* Literary, at 180 WPM
* Jury Charge, at 200 WPM
* Testimony (or Q&A), at 225 WPM
The reporter must obtain a 95% accuracy rate in each of these three parts in order to pass.Reporters have 75 minutes to transcribe each of the three parts.
See also
* Registered Merit Reporter
* Registered Diplomate Reporter
References
* [http://www.ncraonline.org Official website of the National Court Reporters Association]
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