Standardized Patient (College of Osteopathic Medicine)

Job ID:

40747

Job Category:

Academics

Work Type:

PRN

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

BHSU University

Facility:

BHSU University

Location:

Memphis, TN

Overview

This posting is for multiple positions. Events generally occur between 7:30AM and 5:30PM, Monday to Friday. May be subject to hours/shifts running after 5PM.

Summary

Standardized Patients (SP) support Osteopathic Medical Education by playing the role of "patient actors", who create a realistic scenario from which students can learn. A Standardized Patient will be assigned a role and patient profile, be provided training, and then portray the role to students in a simulated clinical setting or classroom.

Standardized Patient scenarios include but are not limited to the SP providing a scripted clinical history, having a basic non-invasive physical exam performed upon them, and/or portraying a simulated illness. Costumes and makeup may be used to enhance the simulated effect. Standardized Patients engage non-verbalmunication skills so clinical learners can experience the emotions, body language, andmunication skills they might encounter in a clinical environment. All healthcare information in the scenarios is simulated. No invasive procedures or invasive exams will be required during Standardized Patient Encounters.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in training the next generation of health care providers and participating in active learning scenarios. Standardized Patients may also participate in some clinical skills training and/or classroom functions. During events in the Osteopathic Principles and Practice Laboratory session, SPs will serve as demonstration models for osteopathic manipulative techniques (OMT).The following technique modalities are expected to be performed on the

SPs:

balanced ligamentous tension/ligamentous articular strain, counterstrain, facilitated positional release, still, high-velocity low amplitude, lymphatic techniques, muscle energy, myofascial release, osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine, soft tissue, visceral techniques, and other osteopathic technique modalities as taught in the course.

balanced ligamentous tension/ligamentous articular strain,

counterstrain

facilitated positional release

Still technique

high-velocity low amplitude

lymphatic techniques

muscle energy

myofascial release

osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine

soft tissue

visceral techniques

Other osteopathic technique modalities as taught in the course Responsibilities

Commit to attending the required paid training sessions and putting best effort into learning and portraying simulated scenarios. Commit to attending and working at least 2 events per semester.

Embody a simulated patient, learn a simulated clinical case, and accurately portray the scenario for classroom and exam sessions. Communicate with the Standardized Patient program of any personal reasons or concerns that would preclude the Standardized Patient from undertaking a role. Follow and abide by Baptist Health Sciences University and state health and safety regulations. Participate as a body model for Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) or ultrasound laboratory sessions. Requirements, Preferences and Experience

High school diploma or GED

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Able to realistically and consistently portray a simulated scenario repeatedly across a long time frame. Comfortable portraying possibly challenging scenarios (such as emotional scenarios, tough diagnoses, etc).