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In addition, the following topics are taught: organization and structure of the National Service; education; psychiatry; drawing, painting, modeling, etc; needlework, etc.; gymnastics, ballgames, dance; arithmetic; first aid; elementary judo; anatomy and physiology; and mental health. Lessons in singing and music are given to make the trainee interested in this field and to enable him to share his experience with others. The trainee is introduced to music-reading, vocl-culture, technique of singing, etc. Socials science and civics are taught in order to outline the structure of Danish society, and understand relations to foreign countries for later discussions of social questions. These instructions, plus instruction in language skills, extend the trainees academic skills and education.

In connection with the physical training, care assistants learn:

1. The motor development of the healthy child so as to gain skills in evaluating the motor age of mentally retarded children and thereby be able to choose suitable games and toys.

2. Various forms of muscular work; training of muscular strength and circulation.

3. Methods and means of promoting suitable coordination.

4. The human statics; carriage (posture) analysis and correction.

5. Working techniques; especially lifting techniques.