Class A1-75 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Bac Giang Hospital from September 16 to September 19, 2022. 97 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
Bac Thang Long Hospital, Bac Giang Rehabilitation Hospital, Bac Giang Province Lung Hospital, Bac Giang Province Endocrinology Hospital, Bac Giang Province General Hospital, Bac Giang Province Mental Hospital, Bac Giang Province Cancer Hospital, Bac Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital, Tan Dan Private Hospital, LanQ Traditional Medicine Hospital, Song Thuong General Hospital, Anh Quat General Hospital, Bac Giang Transport Department, Hanoi - Bac Giang International Hospital, Ngoc Thien Bac Giang General Hospital, Hiep Hoa District Health Center, Lang Giang District Health Center, Luc Nam District Health Center, Luc Ngan District Health Center, Son Dong District Health Center, Tan Yen District Health Center, Viet Yen District Health Center, Yen Dung District Health Center, Yen The District Health Center, Dinh Tri Commune Health Center, Song Khe Commune Health Center, Tan Tien Commune Health Center
The detailed schedule of the Course is provided below:
Day 1: September 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 Thời Director of Bắc Giang Rehabilitation Hospital |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Overview of the AVANT Program Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn Head of Training Committee – Vietnam Stroke Association |
| 9:30 - 10:15 | Overview of Stroke Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Stroke localization Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Mechanism of Neurorehabilitation: timing and methods, role of rehab and medication Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Q&A session |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:45 | Common deficits and complications after stroke Dr. Đỗ Chí Hùng Head of Rehabilitation Department, E Hospital |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Break |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Post-stroke Rehabilitation: Applying motor rehab principles in practice Dr. Đỗ Chí Hùng |
| 16:00 - 16:15 | Q&A session |
Day 2: September 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. Đặng Văn Tú Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1) BSc. Đặng Văn Tú |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15– 11:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1) BSc. Đặng Văn TúTherapistTherapist |
| 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. Đặng Văn Tú |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2) BSc. Đặng Văn Tú Therapist Therapist |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Break |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2) BSc. Đặng Văn Tú Therapist Therapist |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Q&A session |
Day 3: September 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 Therapist Nguyễn Hải Linh – Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
| 9:15 - 10:15 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 1) Therapist Nguyễn Hải Linh Therapist Therapist |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 2) Activities of Daily Living (ADL): Dressing, brushing teeth Therapist Nguyễn Hải Linh |
| 11:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (ADL) Therapist Nguyễn Hải Linh Therapist Therapist |
| 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. Therapist Nguyễn Hải Linh |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 3) Therapist Nguyễn Hải Linh Therapist Therapist |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Q&A session |
Day 4: September 29, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Common Assessment Tests in Physical and Occupational Therapy Dr. Lê Thị Phương Dung Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Practical Session: Assessment Tests Dr. Lê Thị Phương Dung Therapist Therapist |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Post-stroke Dysphagia: Early detection, assessment, management, and exercises Dr. Lê Thị Phương Dung |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Practice: Dysphagia Management Dr. Lê Thị Phương Dung Therapist Therapist |
| 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 Head of Training Committee – Vietnam Stroke Association |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Q&A session Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Closing Ceremony Certificate awarding Pharm. Nguyễn Thị Thời - Director of Bắc Giang Rehabilitation Hospital Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
Photos of the class are provided below:
