What you will learn
• Professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality
• Fundamentals of our legal system including legal, medical, and industry terminology
• Digital reporting hardware and software including practice using digital recording software
• Transcript formatting, focusing on federal court systems
How you will benefit
• Develop the skills you need to become a successful digital reporter and legal transcriber who can work in the field and at home
• Be in a position to sit for and pass the AAERT's (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) Certified Electronic and Transcriber exams, further broadening your options for employment
• AAERT certification vastly improves your marketability when applying for work at freelance agencies or court systems, some of which require the certification by law or because of government contracts