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SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nGoogle Docs\nDec 4-Dec 11\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nGoogle Slides\nDec 12-Dec 17\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM–12 PM \nAI Course\nDec 18-Dec 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 1:15 PM–3:15 PM \nGoogle Sheets\nDec 22-Jan 2\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250903T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T214656Z
UID:66086-1764928800-1764936000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nGoogle Docs\nDec 4-Dec 11\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nGoogle Slides\nDec 12-Dec 17\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM–12 PM \nAI Course\nDec 18-Dec 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 1:15 PM–3:15 PM \nGoogle Sheets\nDec 22-Jan 2\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251204T234500
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250905T124058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193142Z
UID:65557-1764886500-1764891900@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:October 7 till December 5\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 to 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\nOct 27 – Dec 19       3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 10 – Jan 16      6:30 – 8:00 pm\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-4/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
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UID:62658-1764871200-1764876600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Communication
DESCRIPTION:October 28 – December 18 \nThis online course helps healthcare professionals improve their communication skills for working on a Canadian healthcare team. The activities support cultural and language development enabling students to practice interacting professionally\, respectfully and effectively with other healthcare professionals. \nThis course focuses on the culture and language elements of five interprofessional competency domains: \n\nValues and Ethics\nRole and Responsibilities\nTeams and Teamwork\nInterprofessional Communication\nConflict Management\n\nThe Interprofessional Communication course gives students opportunities to learn and practice the skills\, techniques and language related to these five interprofessional competency domains with other healthcare professionals in the class. \nThe course is for 7 weeks and there are two online classes per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30. Students also need to do 7-8 hours of independent study with the online materials. You will need a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 6 or higher. \nIf you are interested in learning more or registering\, please contact our language advisors lsla@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/interprofessional-communication/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251204T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200041Z
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SUMMARY:Job Search Resource Centre Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Build your career skills and take the next step toward success! \nUpcoming Workshops:  \n\nSeptember 2025\n\nLinkedIn Profile Building and Optimization – September 25\, 2025\n\n\nOctober 2025\n\nJob Fair Preparation – October 2\, 2025\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – October 9\, 2025\nNetworking Strategies & the Hidden Job Market – October 23\, 2025\n\n\nNovember 2025\n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – November 6\, 2025\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – November 20\, 2025\n\n\nDecember 2025\n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – December 4\, 2025\n\n\nEligibility:\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-2/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251204T120000
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UID:65236-1764842400-1764849600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nGoogle Docs\nDec 4-Dec 11\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nGoogle Slides\nDec 12-Dec 17\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM–12 PM \nAI Course\nDec 18-Dec 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 1:15 PM–3:15 PM \nGoogle Sheets\nDec 22-Jan 2\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20251119T131319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T143130Z
UID:66783-1764838800-1764849600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s Create Welcoming Communities! Welcome Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 12-hour online training program and help build a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities for All. \nThis is a free interactive learning opportunity spread over 4 weeks and designed for volunteers\, service providers\, private refugee sponsorship groups\, government employees\, business groups and anyone interested in fostering inclusive\, diverse and welcoming communities. \nTo be an Ambassador\, you must: \n\nAttend all four training sessions (3 hours each)\nComplete at least one activity that promotes welcoming and inclusion after training\nCommit to the principles of equity\, diversity and inclusion\n\nDuring this training\, you will: \n\nDevelop knowledge and awareness about newcomers in Nova Scotia\nLearn skills to create inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities\nConnect and network with other Welcome Ambassadors\nParticipate actively in making Nova Scotia a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming province\n\nTo apply or for more information please contact Rayan Charara| 902-406-8033 | rcharara@isans.ca \nTraining dates:  \nEvery Thursday starting Nov 27\, 2025 until Dec 18\, 2025 [9:00 am -12:00pm] \nRegister here: ISANS Welcome Ambassador Training – Fill out form \nWorkshops can be tailored to meet your organization’s needs at no cost.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/lets-create-welcoming-communities-welcome-ambassador-training/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T223000
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UID:66590-1764795600-1764801000@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/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193041Z
UID:66473-1764786600-1764792000@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-6/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20251204T153642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T153642Z
UID:67107-1764781200-1764792000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Join the 2SLGBTQIA+ Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is facilitated by ISANS in collaboration with Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS). \nThis group offers a safe\, inclusive\, and supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and community members to connect\, share experiences\, and strengthen emotional wellbeing\, and mutual support in welcoming environment. \nFor more information or to participate\, please contact: arodriguez@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/join-the-2slgbtqia-wellness-group/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250905T131942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192912Z
UID:65605-1764775800-1764781200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:October 27 till December 19\, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 to 5:00 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\nNov 10 – Jan 16       6:30 – 8:00 pm\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-5/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250903T162349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170700Z
UID:66259-1764756000-1764763200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nMs. Word\nOct 3-Oct 10\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nOutlook I\nOct 14-Oct 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nOutlook II\nOct 16-Oct 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nExcel 1\nOct 20-Oct 31\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Wednesday\, Friday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nKeyboarding\nOct 21-Oct 30\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Thursday\, 10 AM–12 PM \nPowerPoint\nNov 5-Nov 10\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM–12 PM \nBasic Computer\nNov 12-Nov 18\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nExcel II\nNov 19-Nov 27\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM–3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nDec 2-Dec 3\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\, 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251202T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251202T234500
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250905T124058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193142Z
UID:65556-1764713700-1764719100@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:October 7 till December 5\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 to 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\nOct 27 – Dec 19       3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 10 – Jan 16      6:30 – 8:00 pm\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-4/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250507T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T181731Z
UID:62657-1764698400-1764703800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Communication
DESCRIPTION:October 28 – December 18 \nThis online course helps healthcare professionals improve their communication skills for working on a Canadian healthcare team. The activities support cultural and language development enabling students to practice interacting professionally\, respectfully and effectively with other healthcare professionals. \nThis course focuses on the culture and language elements of five interprofessional competency domains: \n\nValues and Ethics\nRole and Responsibilities\nTeams and Teamwork\nInterprofessional Communication\nConflict Management\n\nThe Interprofessional Communication course gives students opportunities to learn and practice the skills\, techniques and language related to these five interprofessional competency domains with other healthcare professionals in the class. \nThe course is for 7 weeks and there are two online classes per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30. Students also need to do 7-8 hours of independent study with the online materials. You will need a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 6 or higher. \nIf you are interested in learning more or registering\, please contact our language advisors lsla@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/interprofessional-communication/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250903T162349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170659Z
UID:66258-1764669600-1764676800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nMs. Word\nOct 3-Oct 10\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nOutlook I\nOct 14-Oct 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nOutlook II\nOct 16-Oct 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nExcel 1\nOct 20-Oct 31\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Wednesday\, Friday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nKeyboarding\nOct 21-Oct 30\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Thursday\, 10 AM–12 PM \nPowerPoint\nNov 5-Nov 10\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM–12 PM \nBasic Computer\nNov 12-Nov 18\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nExcel II\nNov 19-Nov 27\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM–3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nDec 2-Dec 3\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\, 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193040Z
UID:66472-1764613800-1764619200@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-6/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250905T131942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192908Z
UID:65603-1764603000-1764608400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:October 27 till December 19\, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 to 5:00 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\nNov 10 – Jan 16       6:30 – 8:00 pm\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-5/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20251119T131319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T143130Z
UID:66779-1764234000-1764244800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s Create Welcoming Communities! Welcome Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 12-hour online training program and help build a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities for All. \nThis is a free interactive learning opportunity spread over 4 weeks and designed for volunteers\, service providers\, private refugee sponsorship groups\, government employees\, business groups and anyone interested in fostering inclusive\, diverse and welcoming communities. \nTo be an Ambassador\, you must: \n\nAttend all four training sessions (3 hours each)\nComplete at least one activity that promotes welcoming and inclusion after training\nCommit to the principles of equity\, diversity and inclusion\n\nDuring this training\, you will: \n\nDevelop knowledge and awareness about newcomers in Nova Scotia\nLearn skills to create inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities\nConnect and network with other Welcome Ambassadors\nParticipate actively in making Nova Scotia a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming province\n\nTo apply or for more information please contact Rayan Charara| 902-406-8033 | rcharara@isans.ca \nTraining dates:  \nEvery Thursday starting Nov 27\, 2025 until Dec 18\, 2025 [9:00 am -12:00pm] \nRegister here: ISANS Welcome Ambassador Training – Fill out form \nWorkshops can be tailored to meet your organization’s needs at no cost.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/lets-create-welcoming-communities-welcome-ambassador-training/2025-11-27/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20251204T153642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T195101Z
UID:67079-1763571600-1763582400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Join the 2SLGBTQIA+ Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is facilitated by ISANS in collaboration with Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS). \nThis group offers a safe\, inclusive\, and supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and community members to connect\, share experiences\, and strengthen emotional wellbeing\, and mutual support in welcoming environment. \nFor more information or to participate\, please contact: arodriguez@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/join-the-2slgbtqia-wellness-group/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193036Z
UID:65610-1762799400-1762804800@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-6/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250507T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T181722Z
UID:62631-1761674400-1761679800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Communication
DESCRIPTION:October 28 – December 18 \nThis online course helps healthcare professionals improve their communication skills for working on a Canadian healthcare team. The activities support cultural and language development enabling students to practice interacting professionally\, respectfully and effectively with other healthcare professionals. \nThis course focuses on the culture and language elements of five interprofessional competency domains: \n\nValues and Ethics\nRole and Responsibilities\nTeams and Teamwork\nInterprofessional Communication\nConflict Management\n\nThe Interprofessional Communication course gives students opportunities to learn and practice the skills\, techniques and language related to these five interprofessional competency domains with other healthcare professionals in the class. \nThe course is for 7 weeks and there are two online classes per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30. Students also need to do 7-8 hours of independent study with the online materials. You will need a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 6 or higher. \nIf you are interested in learning more or registering\, please contact our language advisors lsla@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/interprofessional-communication/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250905T131942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192901Z
UID:65593-1761579000-1761584400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:October 27 till December 19\, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 to 5:00 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\nNov 10 – Jan 16       6:30 – 8:00 pm\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-5/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251007T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251007T234500
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250905T124058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193128Z
UID:65539-1759875300-1759880700@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:October 7 till December 5\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 to 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\nOct 27 – Dec 19       3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 10 – Jan 16      6:30 – 8:00 pm\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-4/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251003T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251003T151500
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250903T162349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170610Z
UID:65322-1759497300-1759504500@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nMs. Word\nOct 3-Oct 10\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nOutlook I\nOct 14-Oct 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nOutlook II\nOct 16-Oct 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nExcel 1\nOct 20-Oct 31\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Wednesday\, Friday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nKeyboarding\nOct 21-Oct 30\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Thursday\, 10 AM–12 PM \nPowerPoint\nNov 5-Nov 10\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM–12 PM \nBasic Computer\nNov 12-Nov 18\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM –3:15 PM \nExcel II\nNov 19-Nov 27\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM–3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nDec 2-Dec 3\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\, 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20250923T151104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200036Z
UID:65767-1758805200-1758816000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Job Search Resource Centre Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Build your career skills and take the next step toward success! \nUpcoming Workshops:  \n\nSeptember 2025\n\nLinkedIn Profile Building and Optimization – September 25\, 2025\n\n\nOctober 2025\n\nJob Fair Preparation – October 2\, 2025\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – October 9\, 2025\nNetworking Strategies & the Hidden Job Market – October 23\, 2025\n\n\nNovember 2025\n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – November 6\, 2025\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – November 20\, 2025\n\n\nDecember 2025\n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – December 4\, 2025\n\n\nEligibility:\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-2/2025-09-25/
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:20211125T111516
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211125T111516
DTSTAMP:20260530T173423
CREATED:20200915T152450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T152450Z
UID:44010-1637838916-1637838916@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Computer Training: Microsoft Excel II
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, after a quick review of Excel I\, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2016 to learn how to: \n\nCreate formulas using basic Excel functions and operations\nApply format as tables\nUse “Subtotal” from the “Data Tab\,” from the function formula\, or after applying the format to the data as a table\nApply conditional formatting\nCreate and manage names\, and use them in formulas\nAdd/delete/edit data-validating restrictions\, and add messages and error alerts\nCreate and customize charts\n\nYou will also learn how to use the following Excel functions: \n\nROUND\, ROUNDUP\, ROUNDDOWN\, FLOOR\, CEILING\, and TRUNC\nPRODUCT\, IF\, AND\, OR\, SUMIF\, COUNTIF\, and how to use nested functions in Excel\n\nFor more information\, and to register\, please contact: \ncomputerskills@isans.ca  |  902-406-3068
URL:https://isans.ca/event/computer-training-microsoft-excel-ii/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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