National Adult Literacy Database

This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, is aimed at learners who are preparing to undergo a medical examination, either in the workplace or elsewhere, and at learners who are apprehensive about filling out medical forms and consent forms.

Activities focus on how medical exams are conducted in Canada and how to fill out a workplace medical-history form.

The lesson plan is rated at CLB level 2-4 and is estimated to require 1.5 hours. It focuses on the essential skills of document use and oral communication.