At Phan Chau Trinh University (PCTU), students in healthcare fields, before they start practicing in hospitals and working directly with patients, must undergo a pre-clinical skills training process. This training process places significant importance on patient interaction, with patients being either programmed simulation models or standardized patients.

Standardized patients are individuals selected from the community and trained by the Pre-Clinical Skills Center (PSC) at Phan Chau Trinh University. They participate in various training programs offered by the center to 'act' as patients in specific clinical scenarios. They engage with students during skill practice sessions, focusing on communication, medical history inquiries, and clinical examinations. The center's training committee regularly conducts annual training courses to ensure that standardized patients respond accurately to each script, develop role-playing skills, and provide specialized knowledge as required.

Pre-Clinical Skills Center (PSC) at Phan Chau Trinh University. They participate in various training programs offered by the center to 'act' as patients in specific clinical scenarios. They engage with students during skill practice sessions, focusing on communication, medical history inquiries, and clinical examinations. The center's training committee regularly conducts annual training courses to ensure that standardized patients respond accurately to each script, develop role-playing skills, and provide specialized knowledge as required.