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1. Objectives
After completing this module, viewers will be able to:
- Outline a standardized patient case based on learning objectives
- Describe important considerations for standardized patient training
- Describe a learner-centered approach to debriefing
2. Preparation in Advance
Before beginning this module, consider:
- What are some of the most essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes that learners in my department/program needs to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care?
- Are there opportunities for us to improve our interpersonal communication with patients?
3. The Module: Standardized Patient-Based Simulation
Developing a Standardized Patient Scenario
4. Application of the Module
Exercise
Using the tools from standardized patient case development module, create an SP case. If you completed the “Overview of Simulation Training” module, use the goals and objectives you already developed.
Think about:
- Learner demographics
- Time allotment (include pre-event work and orientation, encounter time, and post encounter time)
- How to present key information about your patient and their situation
- Case Description:
- Doorway information
- Opening statement
- Case content and patient presentation (history, physical exam, personality, and communication)
- SP response to key questions or communication challenges
- Post encounter work
- Student feedback
- SP checklist
- SP feedback
- Key points to be addressed in debriefing
5. Next Steps and Coaching
6. Summary Points
Developing a Standardized Patient Scenario
- Start with learning objectives and logistics
- Craft a strong opening statement
- Map out case content to include patient history, physical exam, and personality / communication methods
- Train your standardized patient and include communication challenges
- Prepare and deliver doorway information to learner
- Create post-encounter work to gain more insight into the case
About the Authors
Julianna Jung, M.D.
Director of Innovation in Medical Education, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Associate Director, Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Carol Fleishman, PhD, PE, CHSE
Sr. Simulation Educator, Standardized Patient and Teaching Associates Programs
Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center