Standardized Patient-Department of Nutrition-UTK
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Tennessee Knoxville Department of Nutrition is accepting applications for a part-time Standardized Patient (SP) 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
High school diploma
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About Company
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more
