Membership Criteria Certified Shorthand Reporter Practicing reporters who have passed a five-minute shorthand examination at 225 words per minute with an accuracy rate of 98%, or who have been employed continuously for five years and who have enrolled in the ASRA continuing education program, or who have successfully completed the RPR examination sponsored by the National Court Reporters Association may be eligible for membership in this category. Certified shorthand reporters are authorized to use the designation CSR(A) when certifying their transcripts.  "CSR(A)" is a registered trademark.  Participating Shorthand Reporter Practicing reporters who have passed a five-minute shorthand examination at 225 words per minute with an accuracy rate of 98%, or who have been employed continuously for five years may be eligible for membership in this category.  Associate Member A person who has an interest in the court reporting profession but is not a practicing reporter may be eligible for membership in this category. Student Member A person who is a full-time student in a court reporting program approved by the National Court Reporters Association.   Honourary Member A person who is or has been a certified, participating, or associate member who has distinguished himself or herself by outstanding service to the court reporting profession may be eligible for membership in this category.