Class A1-67 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Dong Anh Hospital from August 9 to August 12, 2022. 35 doctors and therapists in the field of stroke, neurology, rehabilitation, etc. attended the course, passed the final test and received a CME (Continuing Medical Education) certificate. The certificate, issued by Vietnam Medical Association, World Stroke Organization, and Vietnam Rehabilitation Association, is equivalent to 48 hours of education.
Participants of the course come from the following healthcare facilities
Soc Son General Hospital, Dong Anh General Hospital, Soc Son Health Center, Bac Thang Long Hospital, Dong Anh Health Center
The detailed schedule of the Course is provided below:
Day 1: August 9, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 8:45 | Welcoming delegates and trainees |
| 8:45 - 8:55 | Speech by the representative of the hospital
Dr. BSCKII Chu Đình Năng
Director of Đông Anh General Hospital |
| 8:55 - 9:15 | Overview of the AVANT Program
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Việt Nga
Former Head of Neurology, Military Medical Academy
President of the Vietnam Epilepsy Association |
| 9:15 - 10:00 | Overview of Stroke
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Việt Nga |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Stroke localization
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Việt Nga |
| 10:45 - 11:30 | Mechanism of Neurorehabilitation: timing and methods, role of rehab and medication
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Việt Nga |
| 11:30 - 11:45 | Q&A session |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Pre-course Evaluation Test (Pre-test) |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Common deficits and complications after stroke
Dr. Ngân Thị Hồng Anh
Head of Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Break |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Post-stroke Rehabilitation: Applying motor rehab principles in practice
Dr. Ngân Thị Hồng Anh |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Q&A session |
Day 2: August 10, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 1)
- Exercises in the lying position
- Early mobilization
- Exercises in the sitting position
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn – Rehabilitation Department, Đông Anh General Hospital |
| 9:30 - 10:30 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45– 11:45 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Bình – Rehabilitation Department, Đông Anh General Hospital
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Thuỷ Thu – Rehabilitation Department, Đông Anh General Hospital |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Q&A session |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:15 | Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 2)
- Moving
- Balance training
- Standing
- Walking
- Stairs training
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn |
| 14:15 - 15:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Bình
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Thuỷ Thu |
| 15:15 - 15:30 | Break |
| 15:30 - 16:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Bình
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Thuỷ Thu |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Q&A session |
Day 3: August 11, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 9:00 - 9:45 | Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 1)
- Occupational therapy exercises in the lying position
- Occupational therapy exercises in the sitting position
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn – Rehabilitation Department, Đông Anh General Hospital |
| 9:45 - 10:45 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 1)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 2)
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL): Dressing, brushing teeth
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (ADL)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn |
| 14:30 - 14:45 | Break |
| 14:45 - 15:30 | Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 3)
- Cognitive and sensory training exercises
- Some facilitation techniques: elastic bands, etc.
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 3)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Q&A session |
Day 4: August 12, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Common Assessment Tests in Physical and Occupational Therapy
Dr. Đỗ Chí Hùng
Head of Rehabilitation Department, E Hospital |
| 9:30 - 10:30 | Practical Session: Assessment Tests
Dr. Đỗ Chí Hùng |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Post-stroke Dysphagia: Early detection, assessment, management, and exercises
Dr. Đỗ Chí Hùng |
| 11:15 - 11:50 | Practice: Dysphagia Management
Dr. Đỗ Chí Hùng
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Thuỷ Thu |
| 11:50 - 12:00 | Post-Course Evaluation Test |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Post-stroke Dementia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hưng
Director of National Referral Center, National Geriatric Hospital |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Q&A session
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hưng |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Closing Ceremony
Certificate awarding
Dr. Chu Đình Năng
Director of Đông Anh General Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hưng |
Photos of the class are provided below:
