Realtime Transcription Option

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Realtime transcriptionists who develop the ability to use the shorthand machine as the input device for text entry are availing themselves of a multitude of job opportunities. In the “Information Age,” companies are searching for staff that can input text at high accurate rates of speed. These companies are looking nationwide for well-trained information reporters who have good vocabulary, excellent English skills, good transcription skills, and the ability to turn their work around quickly.

The realtime transcription option provides training to students on how to use the shorthand machine as an input device in lieu of the QWERTY keyboard and, therefore, produce text at lightning fast speeds. The steno strokes are translated as they are written, using a stored dictionary, and the resulting English text is input directly into the selected PC application. Not only can the reporters write text, they can also use steno strokes to send commands to the operating system or the application. The reporter can conduct all word processing functions from the shorthand machine and produce the document in a timely fashion without ever touching the keyboard or the mouse.

The information reporting technologies program offers distance learning opportunities through Web-based education.

The goal is that graduates will demonstrate the use of good grammar, punctuation and editing skills for transcription preparation and production; communicate clearly and concisely; utilize all information reporting technology; exemplify a high standard of ethics as an information reporting professional and demonstrate employability skills and characteristics as an information reporting professional.

Suggested Course Sequence

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First Semester		Credit Hours
ENG124	College Composition †	3
BCA120	Business Computer Applications **	4
AOT130	Communication and Transcription Skills	3
IRT121	Realtime Theory I	4
BUS101	Business Student Success Seminar	1
		15
Second Semester
BUS123	Business Mathematics	4
BIO101	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	3
	Non-technical Track Elective ***	3
IRT122	Realtime Theory II	4
IRT229	Realtime Software Applications (8 wks)	1
IRT132	Realtime Writing I (8 wks)	1
		16
Summer Session
IRT129	Speed Building I	4
IRT236	Advanced Theory Principles	3
		7
Third Semester
ENG230	Business Communication	3
IRT130	Speed Building II	4
BUS121	Business Administration	4
	IRT Technical Track Elective	3
IRT237	Realtime Writing II (8 wks)	1
		15
Fourth Semester
ACC130	Business Law and Ethics	3
	IRT Technical Track Elective ****	3
	IRT Technical Track Elective ****	3/4
IRT239	Realtime Writing III (8 wks)	1
	Social Science Elective*	3
		13/14
	TOTAL CREDITS	66/67

†† Based on SSC placement score
* Select PSY121 or SOC121
** Successful completion of AOT102, AOT104, AOT105 and AOT106 is equivalent to and may be substituted for BCA120.
*** Select from PSC121, COM121, BUS222, BIO125
**** Select from IRT123, IRT131, IRT231, IRT235, AOT121, AOT127, AOT239, MTC121, BIO123 or BIO124

Students are required to purchase a computerized stenograph machine and Case Catalyst 4 v.8-10 student version software must be purchased prior to beginning this program.