Class A1-78 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Phu Tho General Hospital from March 14 to March 17, 2023. 111 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:
Phu Tho Provincial General Hospital, Viet Tri Construction Hospital, Phu Tho Mental Hospital, Phu Tho Town General Hospital, Phu Tho Provincial Hospital of Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation, Phu Tho Provincial Police Hospital, Center Tan Son District Medical Center, Lam Thao District Medical Center, Thanh Son District Medical Center, Thanh Ba District Medical Center, Thanh Thuy District Health Center, Cam Khe District Medical Center, Yen Lap District Medical Center , Viet Tri Medical Center, Ha Hoa District Medical Center, Tam Nong Medical Center, Phu Tho Medical College.
The detailed schedule of the Course is provided below:
Day 1: March 14, 2023
Time
Content
8:30 - 8:45
Welcoming delegates and trainees
8:45 - 8:55
Speech by the representative of the hospital
Dr. Lê Đình Thanh Sơn
Director of Phú Thọ 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: March 15, 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. Đặng Văn Tú
Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
9:00 - 10:00
Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1)
BSc. Đặng Văn Tú
Therapist Phạm Thị Liên Hương – Phú Thọ General Hospital
Therapist Lê Thị Thanh Loan – Phú Thọ General Hospital
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 – 11:15
Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1)
BSc. Đặng Văn Tú
Therapist Phạm Thị Liên Hương
Therapist Lê Thị Thanh Loan
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
Phạm Thị Liên Hương
Lê Thị Thanh Loan
15:00 - 15:15
Break
15:15 - 16:15
Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2)
BSc. Đặng Văn Tú
Therapist Phạm Thị Liên Hương
Therapist Lê Thị Thanh Loan
16:15 - 16:30
Q&A session
Day 3: March 16, 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
