Professional Development
Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions
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Recurring Event
weekly on Monday and Wednesday, starting from Monday, November 9th, 2026 - 5:00 PM, 12 times
This free 8-week course is for internationally trained physicians and pharmacists who want to improve their communication skills for the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE).
Classes are online; course content and assignments are all online. This course requires approximately 8–10 hours of work per week.
Nov 9 – Jan 15 Mondays and Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Classes are online; course content and assignments are all online. This course requires approximately 8–10 hours of work per week.
Nov 9 – Jan 15 Mondays and Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:30 pm
National Healthcare Language Program
Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions
Are you an international medical graduate (IMG) or international pharmacy graduate (IPG)?
In this free 8-week OSCE communication prep course you will:
- Learn effective strategies for communicating with patients in Canada
- Practice and improve your communications competencies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for licensure
- Connect and practice with other IMGs and IPGs seeking licensure in Canada
- Improve your chances of gaining and retaining employment in your field
- Take part in a communication practice session with simulated patients
Classes are online; course content and assignments are all online. This course requires approximately 8–10 hours of work per week.
Dates: Nov. 9 – Jan. 15 M/W 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Dec. 7 – Feb. 19 M/W 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Jan. 11 – March 11 M/W 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Jan. 12 – March 12 T/Th 9:15 – 10:45 pm
Event Details
Contact
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
Website
Registration link