About The Position

Northwood Technical College is seeking applications for Standardized Patients at the Shell Lake Health Education Center. The main responsibility of the Standardized Patient is to portray a patient in a realistic, standardized, and repeatable way for healthcare education, evaluation, and research. Standardized patients will simulate the signs and symptoms of a specific condition during an encounter, often including an interview and/or physical assessment by students as part of the health sciences student learning experience. The position of Standardized Patient is an intermittent, part-time commitment, but can have a great positive impact on the confidence and competence of students and ultimately health care professionals.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values: Collaboration – Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development. Innovation – Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success. Excellence – Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment. Community – Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success. Support – Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs. Integrity – Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment. Respect – Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
  • Complete training to learn necessary details of case scenario and role.
  • Portray role according to scenario and script guidelines.
  • Participate in an encounter with the student that may include an interview, health screen, and/or non-invasive intervention.
  • Maintain confidentiality of case scenarios, students, and other Standardized Patients.
  • Allow video recording of simulations for educational purposes.
  • Communicate respectfully with students and staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • There are no benefits offered for this position.
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