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NOC 12110 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Definition
Court reporters record and transcribe verbatim the proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies and committees, and prepare transcripts for use by judges, tribunals and quasi-judicial panels. They are employed by courts of law, provincial and federal legislative assemblies and committees, or they may be self-employed. Medical transcriptionists record, transcribe and edit dictation by physicians and other health care providers, surgical proceedings, health-related reports and other medical documentation. They are employed by hospitals, medical clinics and doctors' offices, or they may be self-employed. Closed captioners, braille technicians and other transcriptionists are included in this unit group.
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Overview
NOC 12110 covers court reporters, medical transcriptionists, and related occupations in Canada. Classified under TEER 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, these professionals are essential for accurate verbatim documentation. Court reporters record and transcribe legislative, committee, and judicial proceedings, while medical transcriptionists transcribe medical reports, diagnostic interpretations, and clinical notes dictated by healthcare providers.
To qualify for immigration pathways like Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) under NOC 12110, applicants must meet specific employment standards. Court reporters typically need a college program in court reporting and shorthand certification. Medical transcriptionists generally require post-secondary training in medical transcription or a related field, alongside strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
This occupation is highly valued across provincial nominee programs (PNPs) and federal pathways due to its technical requirements.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.