Standardized Patient Model

Department Overview

Based on prior instruction, the Standardized Patient Model (SPM) accurately portrays specific emotions, behaviors, and disease symptoms while interacting with School of Nursing students during simulated patient encounters. The objective of the SPM is to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills.

Function/Duties of Position

• Memorizes a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations.

• Presents case information in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations.

• Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions.

• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations.

• Provides constructive verbal feedback within a structured format, as appropriate to the position. 

• Participates in group training and/or mentorship of newly hired standardized patients.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to accurately maintain a specified character as trained.

• Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled and on-call basis.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of case and student information.

• Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a standardized patient or actor.

• Knowledge of healthcare terminology.

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