SPN M2: Creating Roles for Standardized Patients
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Location: Online
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Level: Beginner
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RN CE Contact Hours: 3
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Unlocks: Instant
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Method: Lecture/Slides
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Study time: 3+ hours
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Course Access: 2 Months
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Bonuses: Template PDFs
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Guarantee: 30-Day $ Back
Instructors:
Debra Nestel AM PhD FAcadMed FSSH
Cathy Smith PhD MA BA(Hons) CHSE
Jennifer Harlim PhD MBA BA(Hons)
Debra Nestel AM PhD FAcadMed FSSH
Cathy Smith PhD MA BA(Hons) CHSE
Jennifer Harlim PhD MBA BA(Hons)
Objective: This online 3 hour CE course outlines approaches to creating roles for simulated patient (standardized patient) methodology.
Summary: Course 2 (M2) introduces approaches to creating roles for Standardized Patients. This
task is fundamental to SP work - usually a text document (sometimes
with audiovisual supplements), the written SP role provides guidance to
the SP about their character, the purpose of the scenario, their health
issue (or other relevant information). There is no one right way to do this. However,
some approaches seem better suited to some contexts than others.
Templates are valuable for documenting roles. They prompt the authors
for specific and usually critical information. We share approaches and
templates.
You're introduced to a wide range of resources with core and extension
work. Throughout the course, you're encouraged to make meaning of the
content for your own setting.
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Meet the Instructors:
Debra Nestel PhD, FAcadMed FSSH
Jennifer Harlim PhD MBA BA(Hons)
Learning Objectives
Identify
Identify key elements of a "standardized" or simulated patient (SP) role needed to improve clinical practice.
Describe
Describe approaches developing roles for SPs which meet clinical learning outcomes.
Develop
Write a role for a Standardized Patient to improve clinical training performance outcomes of students or professionals.
Outline
Outline approaches to evaluation of SP roles to improve patient care outcomes over time.
What Others Are Saying About SPN Courses:
Anonymous Participant Feedback
“The best thing about this course is that I can work through it at my own pace, it's logical. You can see how the ideas build. And the access to resources is great. Actually, they're fantastic. I've now drafted my first SP role.”
NICK BLACK
“I'm an OSCE examiner and I've always wondered who wrote the SP roles or the stations. This course has made it really clear to me who should write them and how. I just never thought about getting patients and SPS involved with clinicians. It's obvious now.”
Nick Black
“Straight forward guidance on writing SP roles from experienced practitioners. There's an honesty about the content - what's hard and what's easy.”
Nick Black
Full Course Abstract:
The SPN offers a range of courses for individuals working with simulated patients (SPs). The courses are likely to be of interest to simulation educators, technicians, SPs and to some extent learners involved in undergraduate and postgraduate training in all health professional disciplines. All courses are designed to take three hours expect for the foundational program which takes five hours.
Module 2 introduces approaches to creating roles for Standardised Patients. There is no one right way to do this. However, some approaches seem better suited to some contexts than others. Templates are valuable for documenting roles. They prompt the authors for specific and usually critical information. We share approaches and templates.
Overall, Module 2 introduces approaches to writing SP roles. This task is fundamental to SP work - usually a text document (sometimes with audiovisual supplements), the written SP role provides guidance to the SP about their character, the purpose of the scenario, their health issue (or other relevant information). You're introduced to a wide range of resources with core and extension work. Throughout the course, you're encouraged to make meaning of the content for your own setting.
Ongoing live Q&A sessions are recorded quarterly and made available to all registered participants.
BONUS MATERIALS Included:
Module 2 introduces approaches to creating roles for Standardised Patients. There is no one right way to do this. However, some approaches seem better suited to some contexts than others. Templates are valuable for documenting roles. They prompt the authors for specific and usually critical information. We share approaches and templates.
Overall, Module 2 introduces approaches to writing SP roles. This task is fundamental to SP work - usually a text document (sometimes with audiovisual supplements), the written SP role provides guidance to the SP about their character, the purpose of the scenario, their health issue (or other relevant information). You're introduced to a wide range of resources with core and extension work. Throughout the course, you're encouraged to make meaning of the content for your own setting.
There are 5 parts in the course:
- Key elements of SP roles
- Writing SP roles for scenarios
- Writing roles for sequential scenarios
- Quality assurance in SP role development
- Let's check in before we check out
Ongoing live Q&A sessions are recorded quarterly and made available to all registered participants.
BONUS MATERIALS Included:
- SP Evaluation Form
- SP Role Template for Scenario Development
- SPN Course Workbook
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5 Modules, 3+ Hours
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3 RN CE Contact Hours
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Learner Discussion Group
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Part of the SPN Standardized Patient Training Program
The Simulated Patient Network (SPN) offers a range of courses for individuals working with simulated patients (SPs). The courses
are likely to be of interest to simulation educators, technicians, SPs and to some extent learners
involved in undergraduate and postgraduate training in all health professional disciplines. All courses
are designed to take three hours expect for the foundational program which takes five hours.
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Clinical educators looking to quickly learn about working with Standardized Patients should bundle Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 together to save big!
4 Module Bundled Discount:
SAVE OVER $150!
M1: Foundations of Standardized Patient Methodology -- $247 $197
M2: Creating Roles for Standardized Patients -- $147 $97
Bundled M1 & M2: Foundations & Roles -- $347 $275
M2: Creating Roles for Standardized Patients -- $
Bundled M1 & M2: Foundations & Roles -- $
M1: Foundations of Standardized Patient Methodology -- $249
M2: Creating Roles for Standardized Patients -- $149
Bundled M1 & M2: Foundations & Roles -- $395 $347
M2: Creating Roles for Standardized Patients -- $149
Bundled M1 & M2: Foundations & Roles -- $
M1: Foundations of Standardized Patient Methodology -- $299
M2: Creating Roles for Standardized Patients -- $149
M3: Training Methods for SP Role Portrayal -- $149
M4: Standardized Patient Program Management -- $149
Bundled M1-M4: Foundations, Roles, Training & Managing -- $750 $599
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