August 2022
Online Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Aug 22 – Sep 12)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this class, you will use Microsoft Word to learn how to: Create, print, edit, and save documents such as resumes, cover letters, and reports Use fonts, cases, alignments, and line spacing Format painter Change the page layout including margins, orientation, paper size, and columns Add new pages and create page breaks Add dates, pictures, page numbers, tabs, and tables Add new Word art, clip art, and shapes Create labels…
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Online Computer Training: Microsoft Excel II (Sep 6-22)
Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this class, you will use Microsoft Office Excel to learn how to: Create an excel workbook & enter and format data Create formulas using functions Explore specific functions such as IF, AND, OR, SUMIF, PRODUCT, INT, MOD, etc. Create and manage names in formulas Learn how to use data validating restrictions and how to add messages and error alerts Use filters, sort data, highlight, hide, and remove duplicate data…
Find out more »Online Information Session for Employers: Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Join us for a one-hour webinar to learn about how ISANS, a settlement-providing organization, can help Nova Scotian employers settle and retain skilled immigrants and international student graduates. About the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is an employer-driven immigration program designed to address the labour gaps of employers in the Atlantic Provinces. AIP is a pathway for permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to live and work in Atlantic Canada. For…
Find out more »Online Course for Healthcare Professionals: Interprofessional Communication (IPC) (Sept 13 – Oct 29)
If you are a healthcare professional, this 7-week, online course will help you improve your communication skills with clients and colleagues! The goal of this course is to help you prepare for patient-centered, team-based care in Canada by learning to communicate empathetically and respectfully with other healthcare professionals, patients, and families. In this course, you will practice communication for healthcare with topics such as: Working on an interprofessional, collaborative healthcare team Respecting the values and ethics of co-workers and patients…
Find out more »Online Computer Training: LinkedIn
Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 1 Session Length: 3 hours In this hands-on course, you will learn how to: Create your LinkedIn account Build your professional identity online. Discover professional opportunities, business deals, and new ventures. Learn about LinkedIn vocabulary and basic functions. For more information, and to register, please contact: Hosam Al-Sheikh Ali | 902-406-4317 | computerskills@isans.ca
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November 2022
Online Course for Doctors and Pharmacists: Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (Nov 1 – Dec 22)
This 8-week, online course will help you improve your communication skills for the OSCEs! You will study for 8 to 10 hours each week: up to 3 hours in online classes on Zoom and the rest through assigned coursework. In this course, you will practice speaking and listening skills for OSCE topics, such as: Building rapport Conducting patient consultations Understanding patients’ concerns Offering advice and giving instructions Showing empathy Dealing with angry patients Disclosing medical errors This course is helpful…
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