CART - Communication Access Realtime Translation

PROGRAM CODE: 1C07821

The CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) Certificate will provide the student with an opportunity for future employment as a classroom captionist shadowing a hearing-impaired individual, providing a real-time translation of all proceedings. The training program provides for an internship experience, where students will learn first-hand the job duties of a CART reporter. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College.

NOTE: STUDENTS MUST FURNISH THEIR OWN MACHINE AND PAPER.

Required Courses are listed in suggested sequence (34.5 units):
CTRP 040 C Beginning Machine Shorthand Theory3
CTRP 041 CCourt Reporting Theory Review3
CTRP 042 C Machine Shorthand Speed Building l2
CTRP 043 C Machine Shorthand Speed Building 22
CTRP 044 C Machine Shorthand Speed Building 32
CTRP 045 C Machine Shorthand Speed Building 42
CTRP 051 C Court/Conference Reporting: Legal3
CTRP 052 C Court/Conference Reporting: Medical3
CTRP 067 CBasic Vocabulary Development2
CTRP 068 C Advanced Vocabulary Development1.5
CTRP 092 CRealtime Writing Concepts2
CTRP 079 CInternship- CART3
CTRP 090 C Court/Conference Reporting: Literary3
CTRP 089 C Court/Conference Reporting: Literary ll3
Total Units34.5