Standardized Patient

Statement of Purpose 

The Standardized Patient (SP) at Frontier Nursing University portrays characteristics of real patients in course-situated interactions with students. Standardized Patients will be physically examined and/or interviewed by students and faculty as part of the student’s learning experience. The Standardized Patient will use measurement tools to assess student behaviors. 

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities 

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

2. Presents case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students. 3. Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions. 4. Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of scoring student behaviors. 5. Provides educationally constructive verbal feedback within a structured format. 6. Accepts ongoing feedback from faculty and Innovation Center faculty/staff to incorporate into case simulations 

7. Adheres to SP policies and procedures. 

Skills and Abilities Required 

● Minimum of a high school diploma 

● Acting and experience as a SP preferred 

● Experience in health professions, communication, or education preferred 

● Excellent verbal communication skills 

● Reliable computer and web-communication skills, including use of Google suite and Microsoft Office products and web conferencing software 

● Flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments 

● Ability to read and absorb detailed case information and follow written and verbal instructions 

● Strong attention to detail 

● Willingness to be viewed and recorded throughout simulated patient encounters and feedback sessions 

● Ability to maintain confidentiality and display diplomacy 

Reporting Relationship 

● Reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs 

Work Location:

Versailles, KY