Standardized Patient (Multiple Positions)

OVERVIEW

DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor's degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online. For further information, please visit our website, www.desales.edu. E.O.E.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Standardized Patient (SP) participates in the teaching and assessment of learners at DeSales University Healthcare Simulation Center. The SP is trained to independently, consistently and accurately portray a specific case for which the learner will perform a brief interview and/or a focused physical examination. An SP may also be trained to provide learners with constructive feedback regarding their performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained.
• Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.
• Ability to recall and accurately score student behaviors
• Willingness to undergo repeated physical examinations.
• Ability to use a computer for basic note taking and completion of checklists.
• Obtain regular access to a personal email address.
• Acting training or experience useful but not essential.
• Teaching or training experience useful but not essential.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations.
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution

DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled