CAIST work with professional organisations delivering communication scenarios as part of their accreditation process. Actors can use their experience to provide feedback to participants and supervisors. The consistency of scenario delivery from participant to participant across a day make this an invaluable form of standardised practical assessment.
Specialised scenarios could include:
Diagnosing patients with specific symptoms
Broaching difficult subjects with customers or patients
Working with people of diverse ages and backgrounds
Working with people in a range of emotional states
De-escalating situations
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