Training for Standardized Patient-Interpreter Cases: A How-To Guide for Consistent and Reliable Results. Sylvia Bereknyei presented her preliminary findings concerning four checklists used in training standardized patients (Standardized Interpreter, Standardized Patient, Observer, and the validation checklist). They showed high internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha, scales ranging from 0.77 to 0.94. The checklists have good scale and item consistency. Additional analysis will include normal distribution of scores per item as well as by rater for each checklist. The findings suggest that the Standardized Patient Program for POM Q3 2007 LEP case used an effective training program to evaluate MS1 student performance on communication skills and effective interpreter used during a standardized encounter.



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