There was an error. Please try again.
This page is already listed in your guide. Please choose a different page to add.
Court or shorthand reporters write machine shorthand at a minimum speed of 225 words per minute to capture every word spoken. Computer technology instantly translates shorthand notes into English text that can be displayed or printed.
Alberta Shorthand Reporters Association
#309 17008 - 90 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5T 1L6
Call: 780- 446-8380
Website: asraonline.com
Under Alberta’s Professional and Occupational Associations Registration Act [pdf] and Alberta Shorthand Reporters Regulation [pdf], you must register as a member of the Alberta Shorthand Reporters Association (ASRA) to use the title of Certified Shorthand Reporter (Alberta) or the initials CSR(A).
You do not have to register if you do not call yourself a Certified Shorthand Reporter.
To register as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (Alberta), you have 2 options.
The first option is to successfully complete approved examinations.
For the second option, you must apply to become a CSR(A) by:
For details about registration requirements, contact ASRA or visit the ASRA website.
Court or shorthand reporters who are registered and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.
For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the ASRA website.
The certification information in this profile may change at any time and without notice. Before making any career decisions, we advise you to contact the regulatory organization or visit their website for the most updated information.
