CT 345 CART Technology - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites:  RR 206 Computer Transcription & Technology, RR 310 Machine Shorthand V (160), RR 330 Realtime Applications for CART/Captioning or demonstrated skill or consent of Program Director.
The student will receive comprehensive instruction in the basic care and maintenance of the steno machine data input device, the basic setup of the computer hardware and realtime peripherals, how to obtain system support, the application of computer functions and the application of CAT functions in relation to CART reporting through reference to the current CART Provider’s Manual.  The student will become familiar with communication devices to include hearing aids, TTY access, sound amplifiers and assistive listening devices.

CT 350 Deaf Sensitivity Training - 4 Hrs.
This course includes a review of ADA guidelines and types and degrees of hearing loss.   The course will include instruction in the Telecommunications Act; related association acronyms, e.g. SHHH, ALDA, ALDAcon, IDHHC, RID, and IDEA; assistive listening devices; TTY access, social and educational aspects from past to present; oral and manual communication modes of the Deaf; and guidelines for communicating with the Deaf are covered.  Role-playing activities and group discussion foster awareness and understanding of the Deaf Community to promote effective communication.

CT 360 Introduction to CART Reporting - 4 Hrs.
The student will receive review of realtime terminology.  Special emphasis is placed on the CART Provider’s Manual; ADA guidelines; the differences among Deaf:  deaf, late-deaf, oral deaf, and hard of hearing, for the Deaf culture’s needs; types and degrees of hearing loss; ear anatomy; cochlear implants; sign interpreters, oral interpreters, and transliterators; environments where CART may be used; and Guidelines for Professional Practice for CART Providers.

CT 390 Multi-Voice Speaker Designation for CART - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites:  RR 410 Realtime Reporting 160 Literary; RR 330 Realtime Applications for CART/Captioning; RR 320 Internet Research Techniques for Captioning;  RR 340 Dictionary Development & Management or consent of Program Director.
The student will write multi-voice material of various types, including medical and technical material, utilizing realtime principles specific to CART at speeds between 160 – 200 wpm.  This course emphasizes all elements and use of multi-voice speaker designation in regard to the CART industry and environments to include classroom and convention reporting.  Realtime accuracy will be charted and analyzed for improvement.  Portions of realtime writing will be graded utilizing captioning psychology with a goal Total Error Rate (TER) of 95% or higher.

CT 400 CART Reporting Practicum - 4 Hrs.
The student will put into practice the culmination of all CART principles in the following areas:  research preparation, dictionary building and management, realtime writing of typical CART material, review and line-by-line edit/analysis of realtime writing utilizing a Realtime Accuracy Evaluation Form (RAEF) for improvement.  Total Error Rates (TERs) will be tracked.  The student will act as CART-provider for the day.  Special emphasis will be placed on speaker identification, sounds descriptors, numbers, punctuation, and the accurate writing of technical terminology, including math and scientific vocabulary.

CT 450 CART Reporting Internship - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites:  Students must have completed all CART Reporting core course work.
Internship will include a minimum of 40 hours of captioning under the supervision of a practicing CART provider or institutional instructor.  The institution will be responsible for this arrangement.  Students shall not serve in the capacity of the actual CART provider during participation in the internship.  The student will produce an unedited translation of one hour of CART services for educational and grading purposes only and shall not be sold.  Records will be maintained to verify the internship experience including such things as a diary, new terminology encountered, new experiences, and activities/processes observed, as well as a signed internship verification form.  Students will be required to study for and participate in at least one mock CCP (Certified CART Provider) examination.