ASPE's Center for SP Methodology

ASPE members have free access to review online ASPE courses and lessons as they are developed – accessible through the Center for SP Methodology! 

Access recordings of ASPE's popular webinars, view ASPE's available conference content and learn more about ASPE's Committees and opportunities to volunteer in ASPE's Center for SP Methodology. 

Why was ASPE's Center for SP Methodology created?

Course One: Fundamentals for SP Methodology

Course One: Fundamentals of SP Methodology is a 10-part course comprised of foundational lessons relevant and applicable to SP educators whose experience represents between one and five years of work in the field. Course lessons are designed to promote principles of best practice in an easily accessible format for ASPE members, non-members, and affiliates.

Lessons Include:

  1. ASPE Standards of Best Practice: Introduction and Application

  2. History of SP Methodology

  3. Recruiting & Hiring SPs

  4. Introduction to SP Case Development

  5. Training SPs to Teach Physical Exams

  6. Teaching SPs to Deliver Feedback

  7. Training Novice SPs

  8. Writing Objectives for SP Simulations

  9. How to Construct an SP Checklist 

  10. Evaluation of SP Performance

Course Two: Advanced SP Methodology

Course Two: Advanced SP Methodology is an eight-part course comprised of mid-to-advanced-level lessons relevant and applicable to SP educators whose experience represents between two and eight years of work in the field. Course lessons are designed to promote principles of best practice in an easily accessible format for ASPE members, non-members, and affiliates.

Lessons Include:

  1. Case Development for High Stakes Examinations

  2. Medical History Taking for SP Educators

  3. Building an Iterative and Inclusive SP Recruitment Plan

  4. Debriefing and De-Roling SPs 

  5. Training SPs to Checklists and Global Rating Scales

  6. Implicit Bias Training for SP Educators 

  7. Standardizing Role Portrayal

  8. Creating a Safe Learning Environment - Coming Soon 

**Once all Lessons for Course Two: Advanced SP Methodology have been developed and the Course Two Certificate Exam becomes available, non-members will have the option to purchase the Course content and Exam. 

Member Access: 

Please Note* Your login access is the same as your ASPE Username and Password. 
Non-Member Access:

Non-Members may purchase unlimited access to the online course content for $130.00 USD.

 

Please Note*Institutional and Individual Membership dues are $135.00 USD annually which includes unlimited access to Course One content in addition to all of ASPE's member benefits.


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Are You Ready to Take Course One: Fundamentals of SP Methodology Certificate Exam?

ASPE is pleased to provide a new certificate examination as a tangible, quality member benefit to all who desire evidence of knowledge of the ASPE lesson material and ASPE’s Standards of Best Practice (SOBP). Successful completion of the certificate exam may be added to your CV or resume as proof to institutions and other stakeholders of your mastery of basic knowledge of SP methodology and application of the SOBP specifically related to the work of SP Educators. The ASPE certificate exam is the culmination of hours of volunteer committee efforts to keep ASPE members in the forefront of the field of SP methodology.  

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