Class A1-76 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Hospital 199 - Ministry of Public Security from November 22 to November 25, 2022. 64 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:
Dien Bien Traditional Medicine Hospital, Son La General Hospital, Son La Rehabilitation Hospital, Son La Traditional Medicine Hospital, Son La Psychiatric Hospital, Mung La General Hospital, Mai Son General Hospital, Moc Chau General Hospital, Phu Yen General Hospital, Quynh Nhai General Hospital, Song Ma General Hospital, Sop Cop General Hospital, Thuan Chau General Hospital, Thao Nguyen General Hospital, Mai Son District Health Center, Yen Chau District Health Center, Moc Chau District Health Center.
The detailed schedule of the Course is provided below:
Day 1: November 22, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 8:45 | Welcoming delegates and trainees |
| 8:45 - 8:55 | Speech by the representative of the hospital Pharm. Trần Văn Tảo Director of Sơn La General Hospital |
| 8:55 – 9:10 | Pre-course Evaluation Test (Pre-test) |
| 9:10 - 9:30 | Overview of the AVANT Program Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lương Tuấn Khanh Director of the Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
| 9:30 - 10:15 | Overview of Stroke Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Việt Nga Former Head of Neurology, Military Medical Academy President of the Vietnam Epilepsy Association |
| 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 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lương Tuấn Khanh |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Break |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Post-stroke Rehabilitation: Applying motor rehab principles in practice Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lương Tuấn Khanh |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Q&A session |
Day 2: November 23, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients (Lesson 1) · Occupational therapy exercises in the lying position · Early mobilization · Occupational therapy exercises in the sitting position Therapist Nguyễn Hải Linh Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 1) Therapist Nguyễn Hải Linh Therapist Tráng A Tủa - Sơn La Rehabilitation Hospital Therapist Mai Thanh Dương - Sơn La Rehabilitation Hospital |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | 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 Tráng A Tủa Therapist Mai Thanh Dương |
| 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 Tráng A Tủa Therapist Mai Thanh Dương |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Q&A session |
Day 3: November 24, 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 Therapist Tráng A Tủa Therapist Mai Thanh Dương |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1) BSc. Đặng Văn Tú Therapist Tráng A Tủa Therapist Mai Thanh Dương |
| 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 Tráng A Tủa Therapist Mai Thanh Dương |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Break |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2) BSc. Đặng Văn Tú Therapist Tráng A Tủa Therapist Mai Thanh Dương |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Q&A session |
Day 4: November 25, 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 Tráng A Tủa Therapist Mai Thanh Dương |
| 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 Tráng A Tủa Therapist Mai Thanh Dương |
| 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 and Course Summary Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Closing Ceremony Certificate awarding Pharm. Trần Văn Tảo – Director of Sơn La General Hospital Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
Photos of the class are provided below:
