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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 2 till April 30\, 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\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-8/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T234500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184953Z
UID:67984-1777544100-1777592700@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:April 7 till June 5\, 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\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-10/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T162457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163211Z
UID:68907-1777572000-1777579200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nGoogle Slides\nApr 2- Apr 9\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nExcel I\nApr 21-Apr 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 6 PM–8 PM \nAI\nApr 29-Apr 30\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday 6 PM–8 PM \nOutlook I\nJun 8-Jun 9\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday 6 PM–8 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20251106T125617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T125617Z
UID:66639-1777573800-1777579200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Communication
DESCRIPTION:April 14 – May 29 \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 6:30-8:00. 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-2/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T184641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184641Z
UID:67976-1777573800-1777579200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 3 till April 30\, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 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\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-9/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260504T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260504T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68856-1777900500-1777907700@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260504T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T185256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T192022Z
UID:67689-1777914000-1777919400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:May 4 till July 3\, Monday and Wednesday 5:00 – 6:30 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\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        7:00 – 8:30 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-11/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T234500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184953Z
UID:67985-1777976100-1778024700@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:April 7 till June 5\, 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\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-10/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260409T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130340Z
UID:68992-1777982400-1777986000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68857-1777986900-1777994100@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20251106T125617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T125617Z
UID:66640-1778005800-1778011200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Communication
DESCRIPTION:April 14 – May 29 \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 6:30-8:00. 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-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68858-1778073300-1778080500@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T185256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185256Z
UID:68718-1778086800-1778092200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:May 4 till July 3\, Monday and Wednesday 5:00 – 6:30 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\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        7:00 – 8:30 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-11/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T234500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184953Z
UID:67986-1778148900-1778197500@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:April 7 till June 5\, 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\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-10/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20251223T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181125Z
UID:68800-1778158800-1778169600@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-3/2026-05-07/
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:20260507T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68859-1778159700-1778166900@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20251106T125617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T125617Z
UID:66641-1778178600-1778184000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Communication
DESCRIPTION:April 14 – May 29 \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 6:30-8:00. 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-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260508T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260508T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68860-1778246100-1778253300@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260511T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260511T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68862-1778505300-1778512500@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260511T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T185256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185256Z
UID:68719-1778518800-1778524200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:May 4 till July 3\, Monday and Wednesday 5:00 – 6:30 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\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        7:00 – 8:30 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-11/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T234500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184953Z
UID:67987-1778580900-1778629500@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:April 7 till June 5\, 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\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-10/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260409T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130343Z
UID:68993-1778587200-1778590800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68863-1778591700-1778598900@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20251106T125617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T125617Z
UID:66642-1778610600-1778616000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Communication
DESCRIPTION:April 14 – May 29 \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 6:30-8:00. 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-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260513T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260513T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68864-1778678100-1778685300@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T185256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185256Z
UID:68720-1778691600-1778697000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:May 4 till July 3\, Monday and Wednesday 5:00 – 6:30 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\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        7:00 – 8:30 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-11/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T234500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260106T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184953Z
UID:67988-1778753700-1778802300@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:April 7 till June 5\, 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\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-10/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68865-1778764500-1778771700@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20251106T125617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T125617Z
UID:66643-1778783400-1778788800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Communication
DESCRIPTION:April 14 – May 29 \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 6:30-8:00. 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-2/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260515T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260515T151500
DTSTAMP:20260419T114422
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68866-1778850900-1778858100@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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