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Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Syllabus
NCRA certification for court reporters demonstrating skill in capturing legal proceedings. The full Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) syllabus: 6 subjects, 24 chapters, 101 topics and 45 sub-topics, with 309 flashcards written against it.
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) subjects
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Machine Shorthand Theory and Writing Mechanics
- The Stenotype Machine and Steno Keyboard · 5 topics
- Steno Theory Systems and Phonetic Writing · 4 topics
- Briefs, Phrases, and Abbreviation Strategies · 5 topics
- Number, Symbol, and Special-Character Writing · 4 topics
Speed, Accuracy, and Realtime Skill Development
- Speedbuilding Methodology · 4 topics
- The Three RPR Skills Legs · 4 topics
- Realtime Writing and Translation · 4 topics
- Difficult Dictation and Recovery · 4 topics
Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) and Reporting Technology
- CAT Software Fundamentals · 4 topics
- Realtime Connectivity and Output · 4 topics
- Audio Synchronization and Backup · 4 topics
- Captioning and Emerging Technology · 4 topics
English, Grammar, Punctuation, and Transcript Production
- Grammar and Usage for the Verbatim Record · 4 topics
- Punctuation in Spoken-Word Transcripts · 5 topics
- Vocabulary and Specialized Terminology · 4 topics
- Transcript Format and Production Standards · 5 topics
Legal Procedure and the Reporting Environment
- The U.S. Court System and Litigation Process · 4 topics
- Types of Proceedings Reporters Capture · 4 topics
- Oath Administration and the Record · 5 topics
- Rules Governing Reporting · 4 topics
Professional Practices, Ethics, and Reporting Operations
- NCRA Code of Professional Ethics · 4 topics
- Producing and Certifying the Official Record · 4 topics
- Business and Practice Management · 4 topics
- Professional Conduct and Continuing Competence · 4 topics
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) flashcards
309 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Machine Shorthand Theory and Writing Mechanics — 51 cards
- Speed, Accuracy, and Realtime Skill Development — 50 cards
- Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) and Reporting Technology — 51 cards
- English, Grammar, Punctuation, and Transcript Production — 56 cards
- Legal Procedure and the Reporting Environment — 51 cards
- Professional Practices, Ethics, and Reporting Operations — 50 cards
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) syllabus?
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) covers 6 subjects: Machine Shorthand Theory and Writing Mechanics, Speed, Accuracy, and Realtime Skill Development, Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) and Reporting Technology, English, Grammar, Punctuation, and Transcript Production, Legal Procedure and the Reporting Environment and Professional Practices, Ethics, and Reporting Operations.
How many chapters and topics are in the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) syllabus?
24 chapters and 101 topics, broken down further into 45 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Machine Shorthand Theory and Writing Mechanics is the largest subject, with 18 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) flashcards?
Yes — 309 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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