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UID:68852-1776247200-1776254400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 3 till April 30\, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-9/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20251106T125617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T125617Z
UID:66633-1776191400-1776196800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Interprofessional Communication
DESCRIPTION:April 14 – May 29 \nThis online course helps healthcare professionals improve their communication skills for working on a Canadian healthcare team. The activities support cultural and language development enabling students to practice interacting professionally\, respectfully and effectively with other healthcare professionals. \nThis course focuses on the culture and language elements of five interprofessional competency domains: \n\nValues and Ethics\nRole and Responsibilities\nTeams and Teamwork\nInterprofessional Communication\nConflict Management\n\nThe Interprofessional Communication course gives students opportunities to learn and practice the skills\, techniques and language related to these five interprofessional competency domains with other healthcare professionals in the class. \nThe course is for 7 weeks and there are two online classes per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:00. Students also need to do 7-8 hours of independent study with the online materials. You will need a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 6 or higher. \nIf you are interested in learning more or registering\, please contact our language advisors lsla@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/interprofessional-communication-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T130000
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CREATED:20260409T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130332Z
UID:68989-1776168000-1776171600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T234500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184953Z
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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:April 7 till June 5\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-10/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68851-1776160800-1776168000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260413T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260413T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184354Z
UID:67957-1776114000-1776119400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 2 till April 30\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-8/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260327T160316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T160316Z
UID:68850-1776074400-1776081600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nMS Word\nApr 13- Apr 20\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nPowerPoint\nMay 4- May 7\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 pm- 3:15pm \nGoogle Sheets\nMay 8- May 15\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nLinkedIn\nMay 19- May 20\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMay 21- May 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nJun 1- Jun 5\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nKeyboarding\nJun 10- Jun15\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nOutlook II\nJun 16- Jun 17\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\n10 AM–12 PM \nAI\nJun 18- Jun 19\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday 10 AM –12 PM \nExcel II\nJun 22- Jun 29\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-3/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260410T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20251223T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T003800Z
UID:67374-1775827800-1775833200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Job Seekers Hub
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Series: Friday\, 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm \nCareer Transition and Transferable skills – January 16\, 2026 \nHow to connect with employers – February 13\, 2026 \nHow to improve communication skills while job searching – March 13\, 2026 \nExpanding your network & Rebuilding Confidence after a career break – April 10\, 2026 \nCareer Transition and Transferable skills – May 15\, 2026 \nHow to connect with employers – June 19\, 2026
URL:https://isans.ca/event/job-seekers-hub/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184641Z
UID:67970-1775759400-1775764800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 3 till April 30\, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-9/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20251223T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181125Z
UID:68798-1775739600-1775750400@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-3/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
GEO:44.6558793;-63.6258569
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T234500
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184953Z
UID:67978-1775729700-1775778300@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:April 7 till June 5\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-10/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260327T162457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163143Z
UID:68911-1775728800-1775736000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nGoogle Slides\nApr 2- Apr 9\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nExcel I\nApr 21-Apr 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 6 PM–8 PM \nAI\nApr 29-Apr 30\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday 6 PM–8 PM \nOutlook I\nJun 8-Jun 9\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday 6 PM–8 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260408T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260408T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184354Z
UID:67956-1775682000-1775687400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 2 till April 30\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-8/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260327T162457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163140Z
UID:68898-1775642400-1775649600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nGoogle Slides\nApr 2- Apr 9\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nExcel I\nApr 21-Apr 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 6 PM–8 PM \nAI\nApr 29-Apr 30\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday 6 PM–8 PM \nOutlook I\nJun 8-Jun 9\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday 6 PM–8 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184641Z
UID:67969-1775586600-1775592000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 3 till April 30\, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-9/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260407T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260407T234500
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190452Z
UID:67670-1775556900-1775605500@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:April 7 till June 5\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-10/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260327T162457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163137Z
UID:68897-1775556000-1775563200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nGoogle Slides\nApr 2- Apr 9\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nExcel I\nApr 21-Apr 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 6 PM–8 PM \nAI\nApr 29-Apr 30\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday 6 PM–8 PM \nOutlook I\nJun 8-Jun 9\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday 6 PM–8 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260406T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260406T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184354Z
UID:67955-1775509200-1775514600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 2 till April 30\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-8/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260402T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260402T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183959Z
UID:67944-1775165400-1775170800@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-7/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184641Z
UID:67968-1775154600-1775160000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 3 till April 30\, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-9/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260327T162457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163133Z
UID:68894-1775124000-1775131200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nGoogle Slides\nApr 2- Apr 9\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 10 AM–12 PM \nExcel I\nApr 21-Apr 28\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday 6 PM–8 PM \nAI\nApr 29-Apr 30\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday 6 PM–8 PM \nOutlook I\nJun 8-Jun 9\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday 6 PM–8 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260401T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260401T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184354Z
UID:67954-1775077200-1775082600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 2 till April 30\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-8/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T183607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183607Z
UID:67922-1775057400-1775062800@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-6/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260331T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260331T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183959Z
UID:67943-1774992600-1774998000@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-7/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260331T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184641Z
UID:67967-1774981800-1774987200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 3 till April 30\, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-9/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260331T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260331T151500
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20251120T210548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211943Z
UID:66858-1774962900-1774970100@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-2/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260330T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260330T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T184354Z
UID:67953-1774904400-1774909800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:March 2 till April 30\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-8/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260330T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260330T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260304T205739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T210957Z
UID:68658-1774891800-1774899000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Income Tax Returns- In-Person/Online Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada? The first few times filing your tax returns can be overwhelming. \nJoin us for a free information session to learn about income tax returns and your responsibilities. \nIn this session\, we will learn about: \n\nCanada’s tax system\nWho needs to file tax returns and why\nHow\, where\, and when to file your tax return\nWays to lower your taxes\nWhat to do after you file your tax return\n\nTo participate in this session\, you need to: \n\nBe a registered client of ISANS\nRegister for this session\n\nPlease note that we will not file your taxes at this session. This session is for information purposes only. \nChildcare is available for eligible clients in in-person sessions. If you need childcare\, please let Alex know when you register. \n\nFor more information\, or to register\, please contact Alex Rudcovski\, and specify which session you would like to attend:  \nAlex Rudcovski | arudcovski@isans.ca \n\nSchedule of upcoming sessions: \n\nMonday\, March 9\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, online on Microsoft Teams\nIn English only (no interpretation)\n\n\nWednesday\, March 11\, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm\, online on Microsoft Teams\nIn English only (no interpretation)\n\n\nMonday\, March 23\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, classroom 18\, ISANS Mumford\nInterpretation in: Tigrinya\n\n\nMonday\, March 23\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, classroom 18\, ISANS Mumford\nInterpretation in: Swahili\n\n\nThursday\, March 26\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, classroom 18\, ISANS Mumford\nInterpretation in: Arabic\n\n\nMonday\, March 30\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, classroom 12\, ISANS Mumford\nInterpretation in: Somali\n\n\nMonday\, March 30\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, classroom 12\, ISANS Mumford\nInterpretation in: Amharic
URL:https://isans.ca/event/income-tax-returns-in-person-online-information-sessions/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Online or in person
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260330T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T215907
CREATED:20260106T183607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183607Z
UID:67921-1774884600-1774890000@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-6/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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