Standardized Patient-Department of Nutrition-UTK

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Nutrition is accepting applications for a part-time Standardized Patient (SP) position. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the education of our nutrition and dietetics students by simulating real-life patient scenarios. If you possess a passion for helping others and enjoy a dynamic work environment, we encourage you to apply. Hours vary and are scheduled on specific class days during the fall and spring semesters. Scheduling is managed by the course instructor.

• Learn and perform assigned character roles while providing detailed personal and social information, health history, dietary intake, specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms during simulated learning situations. SPs most often play the role of patient, but may also play the parent, partner, or caregiver of the patient in a given scenario.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and remain in character while students are present in the room.
• Provide a consistent experience during all student interactions.
• Play the role of a patient while students practice skills in conducting a nutrition-focused physical exam, including weighing and measuring, evaluation of muscle and fat tissue and edema, and examination of skin, hair, nails, eyes, mouth, blood pressure, and other similar assessments.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Provide constructive verbal feedback - per faculty/staff request

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