About this session
Preventive checks can identify health risks before symptoms appear, but deciding what to arrange and when is rarely as simple as following one universal timetable.
Recommendations vary according to age, sex, pregnancy history, family history, existing conditions, medicines, previous results and the country or health system in which someone receives care.
This session helps participants organize the checks that may be relevant to them, including blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, cancer screening, vaccinations, dental and eye care and condition-specific monitoring.
They distinguish organized screening programs from diagnostic testing prompted by symptoms and from routine monitoring for a condition that has already been diagnosed.
Participants leave with a personalized question list and checking calendar rather than a fixed medical schedule.
Screening is designed to identify apparently healthy people who may have a higher chance of a health problem; it does not confirm a diagnosis, and every screening program should balance potential benefits with limitations and possible harms, as WHO guidance on screening programs emphasizes.
What your people take away
- Distinguish screening, diagnostic testing, routine health checks and condition monitoring
- Identify which personal factors may change what should be checked and when
- Organize cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer and general preventive-care questions
- Recognize when symptoms should prompt assessment rather than waiting for routine screening
- Create a practical record of completed checks, results and future follow-up
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Build Your Personal Health-Check MapA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Build Your Personal Health-Check Map: start with what you already know, add age, family history and personal risk and separate routine checks from current symptoms.
- Start with what you already know
- Add age, family history and personal risk
- Separate routine checks from current symptoms
Covers 3 of 4 points in Build Your Personal Health-Check Map.
60 minutes
The 60-minute session focuses on immediate practical application. Participants review their health history, identify gaps in their records and create a prioritized list of checks and questions for an appropriate healthcare professional.
- Module 1: Build Your Personal Health-Check Map
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Build Your Personal Health-Check Map.
90 minutes
The 90-minute session adds deeper exploration of cardiovascular risk, blood glucose, cancer-screening programs, vaccinations and routine eye and dental care. Participants identify why the timing of checks may differ between people.
- Module 1: Build Your Personal Health-Check Map
- Module 2: Match Checks to Your Wider Health Picture
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Build Your Personal Health-Check Map and Match Checks to Your Wider Health Picture.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
The full-day session combines practical planning with accessible screening education. Participants examine benefits, limitations, repeat testing and informed choice and build a sustainable system for tracking future preventive care.
- Module 1: Build Your Personal Health-Check Map
- Module 2: Match Checks to Your Wider Health Picture
- Module 3: Navigate Screening Decisions and Follow-Up
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Build Your Personal Health-Check Map
Every length- Start with what you already knowParticipants gather previous results, diagnosed conditions, medicines, vaccinations and the approximate dates of recent health, dental and eye appointments.
- Add age, family history and personal riskParticipants note factors that may influence screening or monitoring, including age, family history, smoking, pregnancy history, occupational exposure and previous abnormal results.
- Separate routine checks from current symptomsParticipants distinguish preventive screening offered to people without symptoms from diagnostic assessment of a new concern.
- Prioritize the next conversationParticipants select the most relevant unresolved questions, such as whether blood pressure should be checked, whether a previous result needs repeating or whether they are eligible for a local screening program.
Match Checks to Your Wider Health Picture
90 minutes and longer- Cover the cardiovascular and metabolic basicsParticipants explore how blood pressure, cholesterol and blood-glucose assessment may contribute to identifying cardiovascular and metabolic risk.
- Review organized cancer-screening programsParticipants identify which national or regional programs may apply to them and where to find official eligibility information.
- Include vaccinations, eyes and dental healthParticipants add vaccination reviews and appropriate dental and eye care to their preventive-health map.
- Account for existing conditions and medicinesParticipants recognize that someone already living with diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension or another long-term condition may need structured monitoring rather than a general population screening schedule.
Navigate Screening Decisions and Follow-Up
3 hours and longer- Ask what the check is designed to findParticipants prepare questions about the purpose of a test, who is most likely to benefit and what the result could lead to.
- Consider benefits, limitations and informed choiceParticipants explore why screening can support earlier action but may also involve false reassurance, false alarms, repeat tests or findings that require difficult decisions.
- Record results and responsibility for follow-upParticipants document the date, result, interpretation and next recommended step for each completed check.
- Build a calendar that can changeParticipants create a simple future-care record based on current professional advice and official local recommendations.
Who it’s for
- Employees who want a clearer personal approach to preventive checks without a one-size-fits-all checklist
- People unsure which screenings may apply to them at their age or life stage
- Anyone wanting to distinguish routine screening from symptom assessment and condition monitoring
- Teams building health-literacy or preventive-care campaigns in the workplace
- Managers supporting informed healthcare conversations without giving medical advice
- Organizations offering screening education with appropriate clinical boundaries
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about What Should I Get Checked—and When?
How long is What Should I Get Checked—and When??
What Should I Get Checked—and When? runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Build Your Personal Health-Check Map: start with what you already know, add age, family history and personal risk and separate routine checks from current symptoms. A 60-minute session covers Build Your Personal Health-Check Map in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Match Checks to Your Wider Health Picture. A 3-hour session adds Navigate Screening Decisions and Follow-Up. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can What Should I Get Checked—and When? be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book What Should I Get Checked—and When??
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open What Should I Get Checked—and When? to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.