Health Sciences Standardized Patient

Position Summary

A Standardized Patient (SP) is an individual trained to portray a patient in a realistic and consistent manner for the purpose of educating healthcare students. SPs are critical for providing realistic clinical scenarios that allow students to practice and refine their clinical, communication, and diagnostic skills.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Portray patients in a variety of scenarios for healthcare students.
• Provide accurate and consistent feedback to students regarding their performance.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient cases and students' identities.
• Participate in ongoing training and orientation as needed.
• Ensure a professional and supportive environment during simulations.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and tactfully with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers required.
• Excellent Oral And Interpersonal Communication Skills Required.
• Ability to communicate verbally/receive verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide consistent responses and constructive feedback.
• Ability to read and recall/memorize scripted information/instructions.
• Ability to memorize and/or accurately recall details such as scripted patient history and student actions during scenarios.
• Ability to demonstrate or act out scripted symptoms, medical aliments, and injuries/pain.
• Physical Requirements Include, But May Not Be Limited To:
• Must be able to sit, stand, or lie down for up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Must be able to portray the emotional and physical aspects of a patient, bystander, or family member. This may include application of makeup or prosthetics as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to ten (10) pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acting, role-playing, or simulation-based training.
• Demonstrated punctuality and commitment to scheduled training sessions.
• Willingness to follow confidentiality guidelines and institutional protocols.