Class A1-72 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Tuyen Quang Provincial General Hospital from May 9 to May 12, 2023. 75 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:
Tuyen Quang Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Tuyen Quang Provincial Police Hospital, Northern General Hospital, Tuyen Quang Provincial General Hospital, Huong Sen Rehabilitation Hospital, Kim Xuyen Regional General Hospital, My Lam Mineral Springs Hospital, City Health Center Tuyen Quang street, Chiem Hoa district health center, Ham Yen district health center, Lam Binh district health center, Na Hang district health center, Son Duong district health center, Yen Son district health center, ATK - Yen Son area general hospital,
The detailed schedule of the Course is provided below:
Day 1: May 9, 2023
Time
Content
8:30 - 8:45
Welcoming delegates and trainees
8:45 - 9:00
Speech by the representative of the hospital
Dr. Nguyễn Hưng Đạo
Director of Tuyên Quang General 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. Trịnh Minh Phong
Head of Rehabilitation Department, Thái Nguyên University of Medicine
14:45 – 15:00
Break
15:00 - 16:00
Post-stroke Rehabilitation: Applying motor rehab principles in practice
Dr. Trịnh Minh Phong
16:00 - 16:15
Q&A session
Day 2: May 10, 2023
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. Lê Thị Toàn
Rehabilitation Department, Đông Anh General Hospital
9:00 - 10:00
Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 – 11:15
Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn
Therapist Trần Công Khởi – Tuyên Quang General Hospital
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Thơm – Tuyên Quang General 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. Lê Thị Toàn
14:15 - 15:00
Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn
Therapist Trần Công Khởi
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Thơm
15:00 - 15:15
Break
15:15 - 16:15
Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2)
BSc. Lê Thị Toàn
Therapist Trần Công Khởi
Therapist Nguyễn Thị Thơm
16:15 - 16:30
Q&A session
Day 3: May 11, 2023
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
