# Chat in SPA Keep in touch with **Standardized patients** using our **instant messaging system** included in the [**SPA module**](/doc/standardized-patient-administration-spa-module-Ct144bz7D3)**.** :::info ***Privileges*** ***SP Coordinators:*** **Communicate with SPs individually or in groups** using the built-in chat and group chat functions within the SPA module and Cast sheets. ::: Enter the **Chat tab** to *view and send* messages to **SPs** or **SP coordinators.** ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/b7b58b3e-3527-4a56-8747-498a521015c3/138215491.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=1760d8f3c30eafc4864b90f31cd25964efcc13a77bd6379619b888664e21e547&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) You can create custom SP **chat groups** with the help of the **+ Group chat** option: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/ec952867-ceaf-4e35-9bd2-7de6637a7843/138215492.gif?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=38fda21be26637a6f940f25f4471464caabf00769b678f1ab5b5989bbadbd8ed&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) :::info You can also create a **chat group** through the [**Casting**](/doc/casting-tab-1PUPxieYgL) tab's **Create Chat** option, including all SPs related to an entire [**Session**](/doc/sessions-2aZ5cOyh5C) who have been **confirmed** for a [**Case**](/doc/cases-of-sessions-pTlkcAzVwk). ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/c49dcab5-a8b1-4248-8ac1-58febe1b1563/70386282.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=decf96b2c249f74086a5432a5d1cb09213f25a62067113d29df6bd76f87b9c5f&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/73b9d678-4746-4351-ba4f-6e95e1f6c21e/70386283.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=d5ae9f94678954f290c8fedda5ab66a5e05024001fd03e7596f204906702909a&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/73b9d678-4746-4351-ba4f-6e95e1f6c21e/70386283.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=d5ae9f94678954f290c8fedda5ab66a5e05024001fd03e7596f204906702909a&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) :::warning If only unconfirmed SPs are included in the Group chat, the Group Chat **creation fails**. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/99c24ba0-543a-437e-a28f-23c2067c79fd/70386316.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=f1679a7d2a3aa1673835906940da9a7a61c5f741a07ad95729f03abb927bb82c&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =553x") ::: Group chat can also be created for all confirmed SPs on a [Cast sheet](/doc/cast-sheets-YRPTbYPckT). The **Chat icon** is located on the right in the Cast sheet's header. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/43f7b373-51a1-4a19-a6ed-a6b17bb1e102/138215495.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=11401e86aca9980b59cd0ba4ba1b89ca2ce21de327ffb93b4d11dad577e6691d&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) The **Edit group** option opens the **Edit Group Chat** pop-up window, where you can add additional SPs you have **requested** in your **Cast sheet** to the **Group chat**. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/1d2bfdcc-d5ec-43d1-8445-5acf3ab23e99/70385789.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=690919d6487639d9d6b5efc0241c6d49f37a8db4b2f2e12db42efd0c583a6555&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) Follow up with your **SP groups** until the day of your Session, and stay up to date on their availability. :::tip For further information, visit our [Standardized Patient Administration](/doc/standardized-patient-administration-spa-module-Ct144bz7D3) and [Standardized Patient Administration - How to](/doc/standardized-patient-administration-how-to-hIpagYNLCP) pages. ::: :::info *Related page:* * [Chat in the SPA Mobile App](/doc/chat-in-the-spa-mobile-app-CknEOJMUbe) ::: --- **Documents** - [User Guide](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/user-guide-WPv4VxhtWB) - [FAQ](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/faq-YoxOQOjvnY) - [Training Videos](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/training-videos-D2ycsEwqPt) - [Module Introduction Videos](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/module-introduction-videos-I6OQ6H7SUT) - [Release Notes](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/release-notes-BcFFMsc0RV) - [Distance Learning with LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/distance-learning-with-learningspace-eAfwW23Hxg) - [Preventing Copy-Paste in LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/preventing-copy-paste-in-learningspace-sPD0IIUuk0) - [Important Technical Notification Regarding Adobe Flash Player](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/important-technical-notification-regarding-adobe-flash-player-eQtMLwLmTJ) - [iPad support - Technical information](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/ipad-support-technical-information-dLmeFvKofC) - [TeamViewer Link](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/teamviewer-link-QyKZBMqUT9) - [YouTube videos about LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/youtube-videos-about-learningspace-TMb3zdc0LC) - [Customer Aftercare One-Pager](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/customer-aftercare-one-pager-GBWMe1BcfS) - [Case Studies](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/case-studies-VcAbFqXSz7)