Simulated Participant

Schedule : Part-time, on-call position with variable hours based on simulation schedules and needs. Availability may be required on weekdays, evenings, or weekends.

Environment : Work is performed in a controlled simulation center environment, with scenarios conducted in clinical exam rooms or simulated healthcare settings.

Physical Requirements : Ability to perform physical tasks associated with role portrayal (e.g., lying in a hospital bed, simulating symptoms). Specific roles, such as Physical Exam Teaching Associate (PETA), Gynecological Teaching Associate (GTA), or Male Urogenital Teaching Associate (MUTA), may involve teaching sensitive examinations, requiring additional training and consent.

Psychological Safety : The Simulation & Immersive Learning Center prioritizes a safe work environment, with protocols in place to protect SPs from physical or emotional harm, as mandated by ASPE SOBP and SSH standards.

SPs will receive comprehensive training in role portrayal, feedback delivery, and assessment techniques, aligned with ASPE SOBP Domain 3: SP Training.

Ongoing professional development opportunities will be provided to enhance skills and ensure alignment with best practices, as supported by ASPE SOBP Domain 5: Professional Development.

SPs may pursue additional certifications, such as those offered by SSH (e.g., Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator), with support from the Simulation & Immersive Learning Center.

The Simulation & Immersive Learning Center at Texas A&M University is dedicated to advancing healthcare education through innovative simulation-based practices. Accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, our center collaborates with faculty, learners, and community partners to deliver evidence-based, high-fidelity simulation experiences that improve patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Note : This position description is informed by the ASPE Standards of Best Practice (SOBP) and SSH guidelines for simulation-based education, ensuring alignment with best practices in healthcare simulation. For more information on ASPE SOBP, visit www.aspeducators.org. For SSH standards, visit www.ssih.org.