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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 2 till April 3\, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\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-6/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T221500
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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 6 till March 7\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-3/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 3 till April 3\, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 – 11:00 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\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-7/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T170551Z
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SUMMARY:Nova Scotia Business Culture
DESCRIPTION:Understanding business culture is an important part of business success. Do you want to strengthen your knowledge of Canadian culture? Do you want to become more familiar with Nova Scotia business customs? \nJoin us for this workshop to gain an understanding of Canadian Business Culture and doing business here in Nova Scotia. \nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nBe able to attend in person\n\nRegister using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form \nIf you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at  business@isans.ca \n 
URL:https://isans.ca/event/nova-scotia-business-culture/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Business Training In-Person
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UID:68795-1770296400-1770307200@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-3/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T120000
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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 via Microsoft Teams from February 5 until February 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \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-2/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192804Z
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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/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182800Z
UID:66519-1770228000-1770233400@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-2/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20260106T183607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183607Z
UID:67906-1770219000-1770224400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 2 till April 3\, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\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-6/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T234500
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183117Z
UID:66536-1770156900-1770162300@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-3/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20260106T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T185743Z
UID:67613-1770154200-1770159600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 3 till April 3\, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 – 11:00 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\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-7/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251204T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T152602Z
UID:67100-1770141600-1770148800@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/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251204T194125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T143901Z
UID:67092-1770112800-1770120000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop for parents
DESCRIPTION:How to support your child when life feels hard? \nCome and learn how to help your child feel confident and happy. Together\, we will explore how to create a safe\, stable\, and supportive home environment. \nIn this research-based program you will learn:  \n\nHow to help your child feel calm and more confident\nHow to continue to build trust with your child/ren\nHow to recognize symptoms of stress that might affect your child\nPractical strategies that you can use at home\n\nFor more information and participation\, please contact: aparra@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/workshop-for-parents/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260202T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260202T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192803Z
UID:66606-1770066000-1770071400@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/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182800Z
UID:66518-1770055200-1770060600@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-2/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20260106T183607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180517Z
UID:67594-1770046200-1770051600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 2 till April 3\, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\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-6/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T234500
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183117Z
UID:66535-1769724900-1769730300@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-3/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251215T151201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T170457Z
UID:67225-1769707800-1769715000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Business Plan and Ideation
DESCRIPTION:Ideation is the first phase of starting a business\, and a business plan can help organize ideas and develop a roadmap for success. A business plan can help you organize your thoughts and identify gaps in your knowledge \nJoin us for this session to gain an understanding about ideation and business planning and its importance for business success. \nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nBe able to attend in person\n\nRegister using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form \nIf you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at  business@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/business-plan-ideation/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Business Training In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251223T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T005433Z
UID:67362-1769691600-1769702400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Job Search Resource Centre
DESCRIPTION:Build your career skills and take the next step toward success! \nUpcoming Workshops: \nJanuary 2026 \n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – January 15\, 2026\nJob Fair Preparation – January 29\, 2026\n\nFebruary 2026 \n\nKeyword Optimization & ATS: Job Scan Tool  – February 12\, 2026\nLinkedIn and Best Practices – February 26\, 2026\n\nMarch 2026 \n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – March 5\, 2026\nJob Fair Preparation – March 6\, 2026\nProfessional Etiquette & Workplace Communication – March 12\, 2026\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – March 26\, 2026\n\nApril 2026 \n\nJob Fair Preparation – April 9\, 2026\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – April 22\, 2026\n\nMay 2026 \n\nJob Fair Preparation – May 7\, 2026\nLinkedIn and Best Practices – May 20\, 2026\n\nJune 2026 \n\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – June 11\, 2026\nKeyword Optimization & ATS: Job Scan Tool – June 25\, 2026\n\nEligibility: \n\n\n\nBe an ISANS client.\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4+\n\n\n\nFor more information and register\, please contact:\nRanjit Singh | 902-482-4373 | rsingh@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/job-search-resource-centre-3/2026-01-29/
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:20260128T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192802Z
UID:66605-1769634000-1769639400@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/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182759Z
UID:66517-1769623200-1769628600@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-2/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251215T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T170414Z
UID:67223-1769621400-1769628600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing Foundation for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on building a strong marketing foundation for small businesses. We will cover logo and brand identity\, brand story\, online presence\, marketing collaterals\, and how to create a clear and consistent marketing message. Join us to understand the foundation of strong branding\, learn how to create a clear brand story\, know how to build an effective online presence\, learn the essential marketing materials every business needs. Understand how to communicate a clear marketing message that connects with clients \nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nBe able to attend in person\n\nRegister using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form \nIf you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at  business@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/marketing-foundation-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Business Training In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20260120T190729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T194734Z
UID:68369-1769590800-1769616000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Building Intercultural Competence Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As Nova Scotia becomes more culturally diverse\, we all need to learn how to welcome and work with immigrants and build a better community together.\nIn this full-day workshop\, you will: \n\nIncrease your understanding of settlement and integration barriers\nExplore practical ways to welcome and support new immigrants\nDevelop intercultural relationship-building skills for working with new immigrants\n\nThis free\, interactive workshop is open to organizations\, service providers\, educators\, and community volunteers. We also deliver workshops tailored to individual organizations. \nWorkshops take place monthly\, either online or in person at ISANS (6960 Mumford Rd\, Suite 2120). Please be sure to register early! \nOnline sessions: \n• Wednesday\, January 28th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/bNg2hURWxB \n• Tuesday\, March 24th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/74rLAcP6aj  \nIn-Person sessions: \n• Tuesday\, February 24th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/xNGCpEsmjx \nFor any queries\, please contact: Colleen Belle | 902-406-4749 | cbelle@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/building-intercultural-competence-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251120T210548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211538Z
UID:66839-1769590800-1769601600@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-2/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20260127T164624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T164624Z
UID:68415-1769589000-1769617800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Job Search Resource Centre (JSRC) Closure
DESCRIPTION:The Job Search Resource Centre(JSRC) at ISANS Desmond will be closed on January 28\, 2026. Regular operations will resume on January 29.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/job-search-resource-centre-jsrc-closure-2/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
GEO:44.6558793;-63.6258569
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T234500
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183116Z
UID:66534-1769552100-1769557500@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-3/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251204T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T152602Z
UID:67099-1769536800-1769544000@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/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251204T194125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T143901Z
UID:67089-1769508000-1769515200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop for parents
DESCRIPTION:How to support your child when life feels hard? \nCome and learn how to help your child feel confident and happy. Together\, we will explore how to create a safe\, stable\, and supportive home environment. \nIn this research-based program you will learn:  \n\nHow to help your child feel calm and more confident\nHow to continue to build trust with your child/ren\nHow to recognize symptoms of stress that might affect your child\nPractical strategies that you can use at home\n\nFor more information and participation\, please contact: aparra@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/workshop-for-parents/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251120T210548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211537Z
UID:66838-1769504400-1769515200@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-2/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260126T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260126T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181925
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192802Z
UID:66604-1769461200-1769466600@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/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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