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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 6 till March 7\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-3/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251120T210548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211533Z
UID:66832-1767949200-1767960000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nAccelerated Word\nJan 6-Jan 9\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM –12 PM \nOutlook I\nJan 12-Jan 13\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nLinkedIn\nJan 22-Jan 23\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nAccelerated Excel I\nJan 26-Jan 28\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM – 12 PM \nAI\nFeb 25-Feb 26\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMar 10-Mar 18\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nMar 19-Mar 25\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nKeyboarding\nMar 26- Mar 31\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-2/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251120T210548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211533Z
UID:66833-1768212000-1768219200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nAccelerated Word\nJan 6-Jan 9\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM –12 PM \nOutlook I\nJan 12-Jan 13\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nLinkedIn\nJan 22-Jan 23\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nAccelerated Excel I\nJan 26-Jan 28\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM – 12 PM \nAI\nFeb 25-Feb 26\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMar 10-Mar 18\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nMar 19-Mar 25\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nKeyboarding\nMar 26- Mar 31\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-2/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182755Z
UID:66512-1768240800-1768246200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 5 till March 7\, Monday and Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3            9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30       9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31       6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1             3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4            10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15          6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19          9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-2/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T183000
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UID:66484-1768242600-1768248000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:November 10 – January 16\, Monday and Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nplus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nDec 3 – Feb 13         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJan 5 – Mar 7           6:00 – 7:30 pm\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nMar 2 – May 1         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-skills-for-patient-interactions-cspi-6/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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UID:66600-1768251600-1768257000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:December 3 till February 13\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 5 – Mar 7           6:00 – 7:30 pm\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nMar 2 – May 1         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251120T210548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211534Z
UID:66834-1768298400-1768305600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nAccelerated Word\nJan 6-Jan 9\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM –12 PM \nOutlook I\nJan 12-Jan 13\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nLinkedIn\nJan 22-Jan 23\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nAccelerated Excel I\nJan 26-Jan 28\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM – 12 PM \nAI\nFeb 25-Feb 26\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMar 10-Mar 18\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nMar 19-Mar 25\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nKeyboarding\nMar 26- Mar 31\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-2/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251204T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T152602Z
UID:67097-1768327200-1768334400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Men's Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:This group provides a confidential and respectful space for men to talk about stress\, adaptation\, identity\, and wellbeing. \nIt encourages open conversation\, emotional awareness\, and healthy coping strategies for men navigating change or challenges in their lives. \nFor more information or to participate\, please contact: arodriguez@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/mens-wellness-group/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T234500
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183113Z
UID:66530-1768342500-1768347900@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 6 till March 7\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-3/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182756Z
UID:66513-1768413600-1768419000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 5 till March 7\, Monday and Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3            9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30       9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31       6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1             3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4            10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15          6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19          9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-2/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251120T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T201648Z
UID:66813-1768413600-1768420800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nOutlook II\nJan 14- Jan 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 6 PM –8 PM \nPowerPoint\nJan 16-Jan 21\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 6PM – 8PM \nLinkedIn\nFeb 23-Feb 24\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nExcel II\nMar 2-Mar 9\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2-2/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193052Z
UID:66485-1768415400-1768420800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:November 10 – January 16\, Monday and Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nplus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nDec 3 – Feb 13         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJan 5 – Mar 7           6:00 – 7:30 pm\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nMar 2 – May 1         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-skills-for-patient-interactions-cspi-6/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192800Z
UID:66601-1768424400-1768429800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:December 3 till February 13\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 5 – Mar 7           6:00 – 7:30 pm\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nMar 2 – May 1         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251223T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T005359Z
UID:67348-1768482000-1768492800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Job Search Resource Centre
DESCRIPTION:Build your career skills and take the next step toward success! \nUpcoming Workshops: \nJanuary 2026 \n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – January 15\, 2026\nJob Fair Preparation – January 29\, 2026\n\nFebruary 2026 \n\nKeyword Optimization & ATS: Job Scan Tool  – February 12\, 2026\nLinkedIn and Best Practices – February 26\, 2026\n\nMarch 2026 \n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – March 5\, 2026\nJob Fair Preparation – March 6\, 2026\nProfessional Etiquette & Workplace Communication – March 12\, 2026\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – March 26\, 2026\n\nApril 2026 \n\nJob Fair Preparation – April 9\, 2026\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – April 22\, 2026\n\nMay 2026 \n\nJob Fair Preparation – May 7\, 2026\nLinkedIn and Best Practices – May 20\, 2026\n\nJune 2026 \n\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – June 11\, 2026\nKeyword Optimization & ATS: Job Scan Tool – June 25\, 2026\n\nEligibility: \n\n\n\nBe an ISANS client.\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4+\n\n\n\nFor more information and register\, please contact:\nRanjit Singh | 902-482-4373 | rsingh@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/job-search-resource-centre-3/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
GEO:44.6558793;-63.6258569
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251120T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T201648Z
UID:66814-1768500000-1768507200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nOutlook II\nJan 14- Jan 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 6 PM –8 PM \nPowerPoint\nJan 16-Jan 21\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 6PM – 8PM \nLinkedIn\nFeb 23-Feb 24\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nExcel II\nMar 2-Mar 9\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2-2/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T234500
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183114Z
UID:66531-1768515300-1768520700@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 6 till March 7\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-3/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251223T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T003752Z
UID:67368-1768570200-1768575600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Job Seekers Hub
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Series: Friday\, 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm \nCareer Transition and Transferable skills – January 16\, 2026 \nHow to connect with employers – February 13\, 2026 \nHow to improve communication skills while job searching – March 13\, 2026 \nExpanding your network & Rebuilding Confidence after a career break – April 10\, 2026 \nCareer Transition and Transferable skills – May 15\, 2026 \nHow to connect with employers – June 19\, 2026
URL:https://isans.ca/event/job-seekers-hub/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
GEO:44.6558793;-63.6258569
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251120T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T201648Z
UID:66815-1768586400-1768593600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nOutlook II\nJan 14- Jan 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 6 PM –8 PM \nPowerPoint\nJan 16-Jan 21\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 6PM – 8PM \nLinkedIn\nFeb 23-Feb 24\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nExcel II\nMar 2-Mar 9\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2-2/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123034
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182757Z
UID:66514-1768845600-1768851000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 5 till March 7\, Monday and Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3            9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30       9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31       6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1             3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4            10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15          6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19          9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-2/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251120T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T201648Z
UID:66816-1768845600-1768852800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nOutlook II\nJan 14- Jan 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 6 PM –8 PM \nPowerPoint\nJan 16-Jan 21\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 6PM – 8PM \nLinkedIn\nFeb 23-Feb 24\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nExcel II\nMar 2-Mar 9\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2-2/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192800Z
UID:66602-1768856400-1768861800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:December 3 till February 13\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 5 – Mar 7           6:00 – 7:30 pm\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nMar 2 – May 1         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251120T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T201648Z
UID:66817-1768932000-1768939200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nOutlook II\nJan 14- Jan 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 6 PM –8 PM \nPowerPoint\nJan 16-Jan 21\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 6PM – 8PM \nLinkedIn\nFeb 23-Feb 24\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nExcel II\nMar 2-Mar 9\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2-2/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251204T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T152602Z
UID:67098-1768932000-1768939200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Men's Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:This group provides a confidential and respectful space for men to talk about stress\, adaptation\, identity\, and wellbeing. \nIt encourages open conversation\, emotional awareness\, and healthy coping strategies for men navigating change or challenges in their lives. \nFor more information or to participate\, please contact: arodriguez@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/mens-wellness-group/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T234500
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183115Z
UID:66532-1768947300-1768952700@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 6 till March 7\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-3/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182757Z
UID:66515-1769018400-1769023800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 5 till March 7\, Monday and Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3            9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30       9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31       6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1             3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4            10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15          6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19          9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-2/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251120T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T201648Z
UID:66818-1769018400-1769025600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nOutlook II\nJan 14- Jan 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 6 PM –8 PM \nPowerPoint\nJan 16-Jan 21\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 6PM – 8PM \nLinkedIn\nFeb 23-Feb 24\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nExcel II\nMar 2-Mar 9\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2-2/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192801Z
UID:66603-1769029200-1769034600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:December 3 till February 13\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 5 – Mar 7           6:00 – 7:30 pm\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nMar 2 – May 1         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251120T210548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211535Z
UID:66835-1769076000-1769083200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nAccelerated Word\nJan 6-Jan 9\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM –12 PM \nOutlook I\nJan 12-Jan 13\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nLinkedIn\nJan 22-Jan 23\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nAccelerated Excel I\nJan 26-Jan 28\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM – 12 PM \nAI\nFeb 25-Feb 26\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMar 10-Mar 18\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nMar 19-Mar 25\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nKeyboarding\nMar 26- Mar 31\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-2/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123035
CREATED:20251223T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181125Z
UID:68794-1769086800-1769097600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Job Search Resource Centre
DESCRIPTION:Build your career skills and take the next step toward success! \nUpcoming Workshops: \nJanuary 2026 \n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – January 15\, 2026\nJob Fair Preparation – January 29\, 2026\n\nFebruary 2026 \n\nKeyword Optimization & ATS: Job Scan Tool  – February 12\, 2026\nLinkedIn and Best Practices – February 26\, 2026\n\nMarch 2026 \n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – March 5\, 2026\nJob Fair Preparation – March 6\, 2026\nProfessional Etiquette & Workplace Communication – March 12\, 2026\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – March 26\, 2026\n\nApril 2026 \n\nJob Fair Preparation – April 9\, 2026\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – April 22\, 2026\n\nMay 2026 \n\nJob Fair Preparation – May 7\, 2026\nLinkedIn and Best Practices – May 20\, 2026\n\nJune 2026 \n\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – June 11\, 2026\nKeyword Optimization & ATS: Job Scan Tool – June 25\, 2026\n\nEligibility: \n\n\n\nBe an ISANS client.\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4+\n\n\n\nFor more information and register\, please contact:\nRanjit Singh | 902-482-4373 | rsingh@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/job-search-resource-centre-3/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 6 till March 7\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-3/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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