Standardized Patient Genitourinary TA
Standardized Patient Genitourinary TA
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Overview
Standardized Patients instruct and assess health providers at multiple levels (undergraduate post graduate and practicing providers) in clinical and communication skills physical examination techniques and procedural skills. SPs may also work with nonmedical professionals to instruct and assess communication skills. In addition to teaching and assessment SPs will provide detailed feedback on learner performance and perform various duties as assigned. All SP events and activities will be recorded for teaching and assessment purposes.
SPs who use their own bodies as the teaching model for sensitive exams are called Genitourinary Teaching Associates or GUTAs. A GUTA is an individual trained to teach the techniques and protocol for performing the genderspecific physical examination to learners. Female and male GUTAs are further defined as:
- A Gynecological Teaching Associate (GTA) is a female specifically trained to teach assess and provide feedback to learners about accurate pelvic rectal and/or breast examination techniques. They also address the communication skills needed to provide a comfortable exam in a standardized manner while using their bodies as teaching tools in a supportive nonthreatening environment.
- A Male Urogenital Teaching Associates (MUTA) is a male specifically trained to teach assess and provide feedback to learners about accurate urogenital and rectal examination techniques. They also address the communication skills needed to provide a comfortable exam in a standardized manner while using their bodies as teaching tools in a supportive nonthreatening environment.
This is a transient position working no more than 19 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed.
Responsibilities
- Teaching assessment and feedback of clinical skills
- Teaching assessment and feedback of physical examination skills and procedural techniques
- Teaching assessment and feedback of communication and interpersonal skills
- Performs other duties as assigned
Standardized Patients will be recorded for teaching and assessment purposes
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. An initial baseline pelvic exam is required for all Gynecological Teaching Associates.
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