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Becoming a Standard Patient

What we are looking for

The Simulation Center’s Standard Patients must have the following characteristics:

• Enjoy working with students
• A commitment to learning
• An ability to give the same answers and information repeatedly

Time and Compensation

• Most Standard Patients work only a few hours a month
• The hourly rate depends on what type of class you are scheduled to work
• The time of day you will be asked to work depends on the requests of the faculty
• Standard Patients are classified as independent contractors.  The benefits are compensation for time worked, free parking, and a sense of helping Grand Valley graduate well-prepared health care providers

What to Expect

• The Standard Patient interaction with students involves communication or a physical assessment
• Depending on the event, you may be given a case to learn.  You are never required to share any personal information about yourself or your health history
• You will not be given any injections or have blood drawn.  You will never experience anything painful as a Standard Patient

Getting Started

• If you are interested in becoming a Standard Patient, call or email Standard Patient Coordinator Kelly Tomaszewski at 616-331-3892 or tomaszke@gvsu.edu
• When you call, you will be asked to give your phone number, address and email information, and you will be given information and details about our program.  We look forward to hearing from you!