Consultant Standardized Patient- Simulation Center (Knoxville)

The Consultant- Standardized Patients (SP) are needed to serve in the role of a patient undergoing a physical examination by a student in the health care professions. The SP will simulate the response of an individual with a specified medical condition. The details of the medical condition and the required response by the SP are provided by University professors and instructors. The SP responds to questions regarding medical history and medical condition based on the information provided. The SP provides feedback to the student based on student performance. This feedback covers interviewing and examination techniques and communication skills. SPs may also play the role of a family member of a patient or a member of the healthcare team, again performing a role specifically as directed by faculty. 

Utilization of SPs for Observed Structured Clinical Exams of undergraduate and graduate level students of healthcare professions has now become a component of the curriculum

Responsibilities

• Portray medical scenarios or cases for learners in teaching and/or assessment activities. 
• Simulate all aspects of the scenario, using the history of the current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate and realistic manner.
• Provide feedback to learners in a constructive manner as coached.
• Accurately and consistently complete history and physical or other checklists indicating areas addressed or not addressed by the learner during the scenario.
• Attends training sessions for specific scenarios and rehearses scenarios as directed.
• Other duties as directed by the Administrative Director.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to read, memorize lines, and understand the intent of scenarios.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work cooperatively and professionally with learners, faculty, and administrators.
• Demonstrated ability to be instructed by a trainer and perform as instructed.
• Able to be flexible regarding scheduling and assignments.
• SPs must be available during weekdays for blocks of at least four (4) hours at a time.
• Once assigned to a case, SPs must be available absent an emergency.