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  • 2.00 Credits

    Hours: 2 Course ID: 004624 Provides students with instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation by means of an NCRA Task Force-approved realtime translation. Special emphasis on dictionary building/management to include: all necessary alphabets defined such as a, A, A., -a. for letter-by-letter spelling; punctuation, production of numbers used by the number bar; environmental sounds descriptors; ability to write Website and Internet addresses; and prefixes and suffixes. Students will receive hands-on training in broadcasting and CART dictionary management and will train on broadcasting equipment to develop dictionary building and learn the maintenance of dictionary entries. Students will write taped broadcast productions and public broadcasting documentaries. Review a line-by-line edit/analysis of shorthand notes, and build endurance by writing a 30-minute broadcast news program and a 30-minute meeting/seminar program with a goal 96 percent or higher using, when possible, instructor observation. The student shall be able to write a NCRA-approved realtime Component: Laboratory
  • 3.00 Credits

    Hours: 3 Course ID: 004484 Provides an opportunity for students to learn the judicial procedures as a judicial reporter. It includes hands-on computer and classroom instruction in the role of the reporter in trials, depositions, and administrative hearings, marking and handling of exhibits, indexing and storage of notes, and reporting techniques on interruption of speaker, obtain spellings of proper names, identifying speakers in a multi-speaker situation, swearing or affirming witnesses, handling discussions off the record, indicating nonverbal actions, certifying questions, reporting with an interpreter, sidebar discussions, handling reading and signing of depositions. Also provides instruction in transcript preparation and production, library and reference materials used in transcript production, job opportunities, reporting and transcriptionof voir dire, proofreading skills, ethics (including the distribution of NCRA Code of Professional Ethics) professional associations, professional image and dress, and development of portfolios and/or resumes. The Component: Lecture
  • 5.00 Credits

    Hours: 5 Course ID: 004483 This course will continue with instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation by means of a conflict-free realtime theory and principles as approved by NCRA to provide instantaneous translation. Dictation of Q&A, (including medical, technical, current events, jury charge and literary materials for building vocabulary and language skills. The student will receive instruction on using a computer-aided (realtime) theory system and teacher interaction. The student will be able to take dictation at 160 words per minute, transcribed with 95 percent accuracy by the end of this term. Student studying Captioning/CART must pass speed test with 96 percent accuracy. Laboratory: 5 credits (135 contact hours). Prerequisite: 280 RCT and 281 RCT or Consent of Instructor. Component: Laboratory
  • 5.00 Credits

    Hours: 5 Course ID: 004482 This course will continue with instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation by means of a conflict-free reporting theory and principles as approved by NCRA to provide instantaneous translation and take dictation of 2-voice and multi-voice testimony including medical, technical, literary, jury charge and current events material. The student will receive instructions on using a computer-aided (realtime) theory system and teacher interaction. The student will be able to take dictation at a minimum of 225 words per minute, transcribed with 95% accuracy and take a simulated RPR skills test at the following speeds: 225 wpm testimony (2-voice), 200 wpm jury charge, and 180 wpm literary with not more than 3.75 hours of transcription time by the end of this course. Laboratory: 5 credits (135 contact hours). Prerequisite: RCT 291 Or Consent of the Instructor. Component: Laboratory
  • 2.00 Credits

    Hours: 2 Course ID: 004481 The advanced internship will provide students with experience in the work-related environment of Realtime Judicial Reporting. Students are placed in courtroom and/or freelance office settings. A 40-page salable transcript of verbatim testimony must be turned in for at least 50 hours of direction under a practicing court reporter, of which a minimum of 40 hours shall be spent in actual writing time. Records must be maintained to verify the internship experience including (a) internship verification form, (b) narrative report, and (c) transcript of internship experience. The student will complete the specific graduation requirements outlined in NCRA General Requirements and Minimum Standards for the following tests: 225 word per minute testimony (two-voice), 200 words per minute jury charge, and 180 words per minute literary. The student shall complete at least 40 verified hours of actual writing time during internship and give a presentation to an organization or high school on the field of judicial reporting. Prerequisite: RCT 291 or Component: Practicum
  • 2.00 Credits

    Hours: 2 Course ID: 004625 Provides students with experience in a real world/simulated environment of Realtime Captioning. The program will assist the students in arranging the practicum experience. The practicum shall not begin until the student has completed the program's 160 wpm literary requirement. Student shall not serve in the capacity of the actual captioner nor CART provider during participation in the practicum. The student must participate in at least 40 hours of captioning/CART under the supervision of a practicing professional or instructor. Students must produce an unedited realtime and/or captioned translation of one hour of Captioning/CART services for educational and grading purposes only and shall not be sold. Records must be maintained to verify the practicum experience. Graduation requirements for broadcast/CART captioning students shall include (a) 180 wpm literary at 96 percent accuracy, (b) translation of one hour of captioning services for course evaluation and (c) complete 40 verified hours of actual writing time during practicum. Prerequisite: Component: Practicum
  • 3.00 Credits

    Hours: 3 Course ID: 002285 Designed to improve reading comprehension skills and vocabulary with narrative and expository materials and to develop an appreciation of narrative writing through individualized and/or group instruction and practice reading. Lecture: 3 hours. Prerequisite: Compass reading score 35-50. Component: Lecture
  • 3.00 Credits

    Hours: 3 Course ID: 002286 Designed to improve proficiency in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills and to prepare students for college reading through individualized and/or group instruction and practice. Lecture: 3 hours. Prerequisite: Compass reading score 51-69 or successful completion of RDG 010. Component: Lecture
  • 3.00 Credits

    Hours: 3 Course ID: 002287 Designed to improve reading comprehension and vocabulary of expository reading materials by improving the student's vocabulary and comprehension processes. Strategies taught in course are applied to college level reading materials. Lecture: 3 hours. Prerequisite: Compass reading score 70-80 or successful completion of RDG 020. Component: Lecture
  • 10.00 Credits

    Hours: 10 Course ID: 004820 An introduction to radiography which emphasizes historic perspective, professional ethics, introductory radiation protection, patient management, density and contrast manipulation and the role of the radiographer as a member of the health care team is included. The principles of human anatomy are applied to the study of fundamental radiographic procedures (exposure factors and patient positioning) used for different age groups. Procedures include: thorax, abdomen, upper and lower extremities. Prerequisite: Admission to Radiography Program, CPR certificate, BSL 110 and BSL 111. Lecture: 6 credits (90 credit hours); Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours); Clinical: 3 credits (225 contact hours). Component: Clinical, Laboratory, Lecture Campus: BLC
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