Class A1-71 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Bach Mai Hospital from July 26 to July 29, 2020. 80 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
Yen Minh General Hospital, Ha Giang Rehabilitation Hospital, Ha Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital, Bac Quang – Ha Giang General Hospital, Bac Me General Hospital, Dong Van General Hospital, Meo Vac General Hospital, Quan Ba General Hospital, Quang Binh General Hospital, Xin Man District Hospital, Na Chi General Hospital, Hoang Su Phi General Hospital, Vi Xuyen General Hospital, Vi Xuyen Health Center
The detailed schedule of the Course is provided below:
Day 1: July 26, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 8:45 | Welcoming delegates and trainees |
| 8:45 - 9:00 | Speech by the representative of the hospital Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hải Yến Director of Hà Giang Rehabilitation Hospital |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Overview of the AVANT Program Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Việt Nga Former Head of Neurology, Military Medical Academy President of the Vietnam Epilepsy Association |
| 9:30 - 10:15 | Overview of Stroke Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Việt Nga |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Stroke localization Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Việt Nga |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Mechanism of Neurorehabilitation: timing and methods, role of rehab and medication Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Việt Nga |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Q&A session |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:45 | Common deficits and complications after stroke Dr. Ngân Thị Hồng Anh Head of Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Break |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Post-stroke Rehabilitation: Applying motor rehab principles in practice Dr. Ngân Thị Hồng Anh |
| 16:00 - 16:15 | Q&A session |
Day 2: July 27, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 1) · Exercises in the lying position · Early mobilization · Exercises in the sitting position BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng Lecturer, Department of Rehabilitation, Hanoi Medical College |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1) BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15– 11:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1) BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng Therapist Hoàng Thị Nẻo – Hà Giang Rehabilitation Hospital Therapist Phùng Thị Ngân – Hà Giang Rehabilitation Hospital |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Q&A session |
| 11:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:15 | Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 2) · Moving · Balance training · Standing · Walking · Stairs training BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2) BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng Therapist Hoàng Thị Nẻo Therapist Phùng Thị Ngân |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Break |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2) BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng Therapist Hoàng Thị Nẻo Therapist Phùng Thị Ngân |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Q&A session |
Day 3: July 28, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 9:15 | 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 |
| 9:15 - 10:15 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 1) BSc. Lê Thị Toàn |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 2) Activities of Daily Living (ADL): Dressing, brushing teeth BSc. Lê Thị Toàn |
| 11:30 - 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: July 29, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Common Assessment Tests in Physical and Occupational Therapy Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn Head of Training Committee – Vietnam Stroke Association |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Practical Session: Assessment Tests Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Post-stroke Dysphagia: Early detection, assessment, management, and exercises Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Practice: Dysphagia Management Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Post-Course Evaluation Test |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Post-stroke Dementia Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Q&A session Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Closing Ceremony Certificate awarding Dr. Nguyễn Hưng Đạo Director of Hà Giang General Hospital Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
Photos of the class are provided below:
