---
title: "Welcome!"
url: https://toolkitsimulator.org/
description: "IPN Tutorial: a self-paced manual introducing the use of mobile applications for partner services, with five training modules and a video and story library."
---

# Welcome!

Contents / Welcome

This website is an online learning tool that provides an introduction to the use of mobile applications (apps) for partner services (PS). Users will learn about the many shared features common to today’s popular social and sexual networking apps, which can help in the location and notification of someone who has been exposed to an infectious disease.

Note

For best functionality, please complete the tutorial on a desktop computer. Thank you!

Figure 1

The message-list view of a networking app, showing the usernames, timestamps and message controls the modules refer to.

## Field notes

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## Start here

1. Open the [Toolkit Simulator](https://toolkitsimulator.org/toolkit-simulator/) overview.
2. There are five training modules. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete all the modules.
3. You may start anywhere you like, but we recommend completing the modules in the order presented.
4. You can stop the module at any time and pick up where you left off.
5. Work through the [Resources & Videos](https://toolkitsimulator.org/resources-video/) library alongside the modules.

## Course facts

*Manual reference*

| Modules | 5 |
|---|---|
| Estimated time | Approximately 20 minutes for all modules |
| Progress state | Module 0 / 5 |
| Format | Self-paced; stop and resume at any point |
| Recommended order | As presented, though any module may be opened first |
| Library | 6 video entries, 2 story entries |
| Module text held | Module 1 route only |

### Library index

*Resources & Videos*

| Still | Entry | Type | Playback |
|---|---|---|---|
|  | [Quality Healthcare for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender People](https://toolkitsimulator.org/video/quality-healthcare-for-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-people/)How to create comprehensive systems of care that support positive outcomes and experiences for LGBT people. | Video | Not available |
|  | [Clinical Skills for the Care of Transgender Individuals](https://toolkitsimulator.org/video/clinical-skills-for-the-care-of-transgender-individuals/)Best practices on salient health issues for the transgender population, presented as a 90 minute webinar. | Video | Not available |
|  | [Creating a Welcoming & Safe Environment for LGBT People & Families](https://toolkitsimulator.org/video/creating-a-welcoming-safe-environment-for-lgbt-people-families/)Part 2 focuses on creating a welcoming and safe healthcare environment for LGBT people. | Video | Not available |
|  | [Understanding the Health Needs of LGBT People](https://toolkitsimulator.org/video/understanding-the-health-needs-of-lgbt-people/)Part 1 of the series introduces and explores the unique health needs of LGBT people. | Video | Not available |
|  | [Grindr Dating](https://toolkitsimulator.org/video/grindr-dating/)The butterflies. The anticipation. Grindr member Joel has lined up a date with his dream-boy. | Video | Not available |
|  | [Toolkit: Introducing Technology for Partner Services](https://toolkitsimulator.org/video/toolkit-introducing-technology-for-partner-services/)An overview of the toolkit for introducing technology into partner services. | Video | Not available |
|  | [Graydon Gets a Call](https://toolkitsimulator.org/resource/resource-2/)Here is a story about people telling partners that they may have an STD. | Story | Not available |
|  | [He said, “I got an STD and thought you should know”](https://toolkitsimulator.org/resource/toolkit-introducing-technology-into-partner-services-a-toolkit-for-program/)Here is a story about people telling partners that they may have an STD. | Story | Not available |

### Availability

Not available

The written text for Modules 2 to 5 is not held in this copy of the manual, and the video players that were originally embedded in the library entries are not available. Entry titles, captions and stills are shown exactly as recorded.
