From: Using standardized patients to train telephone counselors for a clinical trial
Step | Resources required |
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1. Develop the SP case | • Case materials from a local school of medicine or professional accreditation bodies (e.g., AAMC) |
• Expert input for adapting or developing a case | |
2. Identify, select and train SP actors | • List/pool of potential actors |
• 2–3 hour training session | |
• Actor payment (local rates) | |
3. Conduct the SP encounter | • Scheduled encounters between SPs and trainees |
• Audio or video recorder | |
• Actor payment | |
• Debriefing session (optional) | |
4. Rate trainee performance | • Standardized trainee assessment form and anchors |
• Actor payment (if SPs will rate trainees) | |
5. Provide feedback to trainee | • One-on-one or group feedback session with trainees |
• Feedback can come from SP and/or supervisor | |
 | • Actor payment (if SPs will debrief with trainee) |