The Life Support Training Center Instructor is responsible for delivering the AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS) programs; the EVMS Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) program, and other life support oriented educational programs conducted by the SCSIL in accordance with the instructor’s credentials and qualifications. The Life Support Training Center Instructor must have the ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule which includes weekends and evenings.
The Exam Proctor is responsible for the administration of all EVMS computer based examinations and web-based NBME Subject Examinations in strict compliance with EVMS and NBME testing regulations. The Exam Proctor is responsible for maintaining examination security and ensuring that examinees comply with all testing processes/procedures outlined by EVMS and the NBME.
This is a transient position, working no more than 20 hours per week.
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 non-medical 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.
A standardized patient (SP) is defined as, “A person trained from a standardized case to present a social and emotional history, as well as specific findings on physical examination with such realism that even an experienced clinician can rarely detect the simulation. They are people from the community who perform four roles: to portray a patient case, document learner performance, provide feedback on clinical and interpersonal skills and represent patient satisfaction.”