# Sessions :::info [**Create Sessions**](/doc/how-to-create-sessions-1j8YB459Ti) inside a [**Cast sheet**](/doc/cast-sheets-YRPTbYPckT) to determine a single training event's **start and end date** *or multiple synchronous simulated patient encounters*. ::: Sessions are important in determining the date and time of the [**Cases**](/doc/cases-of-sessions-pTlkcAzVwk)  - representing simulated patient encounters -  that were added to the Sessions. * Edit the **details of the Session**—*date and title*—in the header: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/e364bab6-161c-416d-bfd9-af4512153bf7/136347839.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=3643027a75f46f049f402f1b8406b0d6c333f85cf0b22afc21f84dfea5acc1a6&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) * Set up the date and time of a Session with the **built-in date picker**: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/95f66649-4ba5-4bd9-8789-a8b2689bc3d8/136347840.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=b875a2545c8d80050606325aea91dd0fa8d8984b0b7612e21a11c93ff3df324e&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =699x") :::warning ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/74df35bd-8858-4d5f-bcb3-ee32d8ce4f93/136347841.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=fb5252ca4a0118cd2dd8878caa47e177c5dcf6305914980ed08c67796b2e2113&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "right-50 =552x")A valid Session date is a prerequisite for [**SP Recruitment**](/doc/how-to-recruit-sps-for-sessions-ZN12yo42cy)**.** While you can continue with adding **Cases** without the date of the Session being set up, the **+ Recruit SP** option stays **inactive until a date has been selected** from the date picker: ::: :::info Similar to events, Sessions cannot take longer than a day: A Session must **start and end** on the same day. ::: :::warning Sessions are **not identical to events** and cannot be connected to existing Calendar or Advanced Scheduling events in any way. The SPA module will not let you book **concurrent or partially overlapping Sessions.** ::: In case your new Session **coincides with any existing Session** within the same Cast sheet, you will be warned to pick another time and date: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/5ec8e29b-b242-4a14-81e4-e2f395e6078b/136347842.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=3ad6767400a890859dcf10d09803e87da04356b89687a4489e590a43f86f35b4&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =393x466") :::tip ***AM-PM Switch*** ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/0ac4d24d-a991-45aa-b70e-962fc2d38a72/AM%20TO%20PM.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=4a0449b5687b9833eac73e20e8d2007ed6cc9c3a3f7e10a76af51e57cac54682&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "right-50 =189x240")**Smooth switching between AM and PM** in the **date picker improves the “Select date” field’s calendar user experience**. The Timepicker add-on is included for setting hours or minutes. You can switch to a 24-hour format by navigating to the [System settings](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/system-manager-ar9EDnlVcL) page.  ::: :::tip For further information, visit our [Standardized Patient Administration](/doc/standardized-patient-administration-Ct144bz7D3) and [Standardized Patient Administration - How to](/doc/standardized-patient-administration-how-to-hIpagYNLCP) pages. ::: :::info *Related pages:* * [How to Add Cases to Sessions](/doc/how-to-add-cases-to-sessions-TPza7EyzXV) * [How to Copy Sessions](/doc/how-to-copy-sessions-vfoFQC65un) * [How to Create a Chat Conversation from a Session](/doc/how-to-create-a-chat-conversation-from-a-session-nZAnrMYYlF) * [How to Create Sessions](/doc/how-to-create-sessions-1j8YB459Ti) * [How to Delete Sessions](/doc/how-to-delete-sessions-qEng5aH34h) ::: --- **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)