Standardized Patient - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Enhances training and improves skills of health care providers in communication, diagnosis, physical exam techniques, and other skills as outlined in trainings.
• Undergoes training to learn medical history presentation, symptom simulation, and portrayal of patient emotions.
• Provides immediate verbal feedback and evaluates learner performance using an evaluation checklist specific to the case.
• Portrays the roles of patients or family members to facilitate practice of communication skills involving dynamic scenarios and critical thinking.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• At least 16 years old.
• High School graduate preferred.
• Some acting skills preferred or a strong desire to act.
• Completes application and orientation requirements for DH staff.
• Communicates verbally and in writing.
• Physical requirements include standing, sitting, writing, and speaking.
• Successfully completes training program for standardized patients by the patient safety training center before working in the role of a standardized patient.