The 'Forderungslehrgang' in our asthma center is a special training program for adolescents handicapped by asthma or allergic diseases who are therefor not able to start apprenticeship. The course takes one year. Besides vocational guidance and try-out of different occupations, medical and psychological diagnostics are performed. Medical service is provided all day, and a hospital with emergency unit is within the area. Though 41% of the participants did finish school without any qualified graduation after their compulsory school attendance, 79% were able to start apprenticeship after the course.
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