CRI Continuing Education & Certification 2

Question 1

How many continuing education units (CEUs) must an NCRA credential holder earn during each 3-year renewal cycle?

Accepted Answer

30 CEUs

Answer

NCRA requires 30 CEUs per 3-year renewal cycle to maintain any active credential.

Question 2

What is the minimum prerequisite credential a court reporter must hold before applying for the CRI designation?

Accepted Answer

RPR

Answer

The Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) is the foundational NCRA credential required before pursuing the CRI.

Question 3

How many hours of ethics-focused continuing education does NCRA require per 3-year renewal period?

Accepted Answer

1.5 hours

Answer

NCRA mandates 1.5 hours of ethics education within each renewal cycle.

Question 4

Which body is the primary credentialing authority for the CRI designation in the United States?

Accepted Answer

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

Answer

The NCRA administers and governs all CRI credentials through its Testing & Certification division.

Question 5

What happens to a CRI's certification if the required CEUs are not submitted before the renewal deadline?

Accepted Answer

The credential lapses and must be reinstated per NCRA policy

Answer

Failure to renew causes the credential to lapse, requiring a reinstatement process rather than automatic revocation.

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