DID YOU KNOW? THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO EARN CEUs THAN JUST GOING TO CONVENTION.
For a list of upcoming CEU opportunities
through MCRA, please see the
Current Events page.
DID YOU KNOW?
THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO EARN CEUs THAN JUST GOING TO CONVENTION.
The following is an excerpt from the National Court Reporters Association, Journal of Court Reporting November-December 1999 issue:
Free Ways to Earn CEUs
 | Write a research article for the JCR with CEU questions. (Editor preapproval required.) 0.6 CEUs |
| Book Report Questions - creation and submission (Preapproval of the book by CAPR required.) 0.6 CEUs |
Little Known Ways to Earn CEUs
| Passing/Retesting the RMR, RDR, CRR and CLVS. 0.5 CEUs |
| Retaking the WKT at your current level: RPR - 0.3 CEUs; RMR, RDR - 0.5 CEUs |
| Speedbuilding classes/dictation practice 0.1 CEU per hour (limit 0.4 CEUs per three-year cycle.) |
| State-sponsored speed contest or Award of Excellence 0.4 CEUs |
| Instructor participation in an NCRA-approved seminar: The same number of CEUs awarded for attending the seminar. |
| Adult education courses (professional subjects) such as computer training seminars, etc. 0.1 CEU per hour |
| College courses: See Home Study Guidelines for CEUs |
| CPR and first aid 0.1 CEU per hour (limit 1.2 CEUs per three-year cycle.) |
| Book reports 0.3 CEUs |
| JCR article tests (New ones are coming out regularly in the JCR in the CEU Corner 0.2 CEUs |
| Mentoring: See Home Study Guidelines |
| Stenograph Computer-Based Training 0.4 CEUs |
| NCRA's Legislative and Media Training Boot Camps |
| Eclipse training videos and workbooks by Marybeth Everhart: E-mail marybeth@rtgroup.net for current offerings. |
| Event Coordinators Inc. Live and Pay-Per-View Internet seminars: Check http://www.ecievents.com for current offerings |
| NCRA Speed Contest 0.5 CEUs per leg passed |
| MedTerms interactive computer program 0.6 CEUs |
| Upgrading Your Certification video 0.4 CEUs/4 CEUs each: Check http://www.courtreporterce.com |
| Punctuation and Grammar for Court Reporters videos 0.6 CEUs each/6 CEUs each. Check http://courtreporterce.com |
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
MISSOURI CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS
Each Certified Court Reporter (CCR) must complete at least 10 credit hours (10 contact hours) of continuing education each year. There are a variety of ways to earn continuing education credits, such as:
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MCRA's annual convention, which is held each fall, usually in September. Occasionally, half-day seminars are held throughout the year. For a list of upcoming events, check out its web site at www.mocra.org/Events.html. For specific questions, (to be updated) CE Chair. | ||||||||||||
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CREC-developed programs, which consists of a one-day program in conjunction with MCRA's convention, a two-day program in the summer and a two-day seminar in the fall in conjunction with the Judicial College programs. (The two-day fall program is a duplication of the two-day summer program.) In some years there is a half-day program offered in the spring. For more information, please refer to the Certified Court Reporters Continuing Education Policy and Procedures Manual, which is put out each year. | ||||||||||||
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NCRA accredited programs www.verbatimreporters.com | ||||||||||||
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NVRA accredited programs www.nvra.org | ||||||||||||
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In addition:
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Note:
Continuing education requirements and reporting requirements may vary among the different organizations
(i.e., Missouri CCR, NCRA, NVRA). It is the responsibility of the reporter to make
sure they report their continuing education points to the appropriate association in a proper
and timely manner.
HOW TO REPORT CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR THE MISSOURI CCR:
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If you attend a CREC-sponsored program, those points are automatically reported to the CCR Board. You do not need to do anything. |
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If you are a member of NCRA or NVRA and attend one of their sponsored programs, it is your responsibility to see that your points are reported to the CCR Board, either by providing proof (a copy of your transcript from that organization) or by contacting NCRA or NVRA and requesting that your transcript be sent to the CCR Board. |
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If you attend an MCRA-sponsored program, MCRA will have punch cards available for CCRs. It is your responsibility to make sure you obtain a card and have it punched and turned in at the end of the seminar. It will then be submitted to the CCR Board for you. |
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If you attend a program in another state and are not a member of NCRA or NVRA, you will probably have to use an NCRA or NVRA card and have it punched for each seminar you attend. Keep the card at the end of the seminar and send it, along with a copy of the agenda, to the CCR Board. |
Note:
It is recommended that you maintain a record of CE points earned.
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