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Abstract:
This is a bundle of foundational courses from Simulated Patient Network covering SP methodology. The bundle consists of the following courses:
- M1: Foundation program in SP methodology
- Course 1 introduces the concept of SP methodology. It covers key terms and scope of practice of SPs and those involved in the method. In summary, the course considers the who, what, why and how of the method and acknowledges its origins. The instructors share standards associated with SP methodology and their favourite SP resources. You may be more familiar with SP work through the less used term – “standardized patient”. We also trace changes in the words used to describe the method. RN CE Contact Hours: 5
- M2: Creating roles for SPs
- Course 2 introduces approaches to creating roles for SPs (once known as “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). While there is no one right way to do this, some approaches are 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. RN CE Contact Hours: 3
- M3: Training methods for SPs – role portrayal
- o Course 3 introduces approaches to training SPs for role portrayal. Once again there is no one right way to do this. We share approaches that we have used for many years and others that are documented in literature. The approaches are sufficiently flexible to suit the different contexts in which SPs work. They are engaging and the 4-stage approach is informed by performance theory. We also share techniques that help SPs to remember aspects of their roles for portrayal. RN CE Contact Hours: 3
- M4: SP program management
- Course 4 introduces core facets of SP program management – whether a program is small or large, beginning or mature. Some of you will be managing a program on your own while others will have a team in place. We focus on five areas: key aspects of SP program management, including the types of activities and roles and responsibilities of the person responsible for program management; SP recruitment; SP databases; challenges in managing SP programs; and program quality management. RN CE Contact Hours: 3
M1 Learning Objectives:
- Define the terms – “standardized patient” and simulated patient (SP)
- Recognize different terms used in SP methodology
- Outline the scope of practice of SPs
- Outline standards associated with SP methodology
- Describe where to find really good resources on SP methodology
M2: Learning Objectives:
- Identify key elements of a simulated patient (SP) role
- Describe approaches to writing roles for SPs
- Write an SP role draft
- Outline approaches to evaluation of SP roles
M3: Learning Objectives:
- Outline the importance of training SPs for role portrayal
- Describe a systematic approach to SP training for role portrayal
- Identify benefits of the 4-stage model
- Identify challenges of the 4-stage model
- Consider alternative approaches to training SPs for role portrayal
M4: Learning Objectives:
- Consider key aspects of SP program management
- Describe strategies for SP recruitment
- Describe fields in an SP database
- Identify SP program challenges
- Outline SP program quality management strategies
