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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-6/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260107T193000
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UID:66511-1767808800-1767814200@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-2/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211531Z
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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-2/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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UID:66528-1767737700-1767743100@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-3/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251204T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T194659Z
UID:67067-1767722400-1767729600@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/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251120T210548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211530Z
UID:66828-1767690000-1767700800@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-2/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192754Z
UID:66598-1767646800-1767652200@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/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193050Z
UID:66482-1767637800-1767643200@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-6/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182754Z
UID:66509-1767636000-1767641400@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-2/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260102T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260102T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250903T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T154250Z
UID:66098-1767359700-1767366900@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-2/2026-01-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251231T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251231T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192754Z
UID:66621-1767214800-1767220200@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/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251231T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251231T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193049Z
UID:66481-1767205800-1767211200@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-6/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251231T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251231T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250903T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T154250Z
UID:66097-1767186900-1767194100@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-2/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251230T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251230T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250903T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T154250Z
UID:66096-1767100500-1767107700@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-2/2025-12-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251229T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251229T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192753Z
UID:66620-1767042000-1767047400@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/2025-12-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251229T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193048Z
UID:66480-1767033000-1767038400@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-6/2025-12-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251229T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251229T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250903T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T154250Z
UID:66095-1767014100-1767021300@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-2/2025-12-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251224T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251224T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192752Z
UID:66619-1766610000-1766615400@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/2025-12-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193048Z
UID:66479-1766601000-1766606400@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-6/2025-12-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251223T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251223T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250903T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T154250Z
UID:66094-1766495700-1766502900@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-2/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251222T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251222T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192751Z
UID:66618-1766437200-1766442600@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/2025-12-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193047Z
UID:66478-1766428200-1766433600@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-6/2025-12-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251222T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251222T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250903T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T154250Z
UID:66093-1766409300-1766416500@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-2/2025-12-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251219T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251219T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250903T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T154250Z
UID:66092-1766150100-1766157300@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-2/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250507T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T181745Z
UID:62662-1766080800-1766086200@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/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250903T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T154250Z
UID:66091-1766063700-1766070900@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-2/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251119T131319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T143132Z
UID:66785-1766048400-1766059200@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/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251217T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251217T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192751Z
UID:66617-1766005200-1766010600@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/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20250905T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193046Z
UID:66477-1765996200-1766001600@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-6/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T095904
CREATED:20251204T153642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T153642Z
UID:67109-1765990800-1766001600@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/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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