Class A1-65 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Ha Nam General Hospital from July 5 to July 8, 2022. 95 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: E Hospital, Tam Nong Health Center, Thanh Hoa General Hospital, Moc Chau General Hospital, Ha Nam General Hospital, Ha Nam Traditional Medicine Hospital, Hanoi – Dong Van General Hospital, Nam Ly General Hospital, Phu Ly Health Center, Thanh Liem District Health Center, Ly Nhan District Health Center, Binh Luc District Health Center, Kim Bang District Health Center, Duy Tien District Health Center.
The detailed schedule of the Course is provided below:
Day 1: July 5, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 8:45 | Welcoming delegates and trainees |
| 8:45 - 9:00 | Speech by the representative of the hospital
Dr. Phan Anh Phong
Director of Hà Nam General Hospital |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Overview of the AVANT Program
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Minh Hiện
President of the Northern Stroke Association |
| 9:30 - 10:15 | Overview of Stroke
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Minh Hiện |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Stroke localization
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Minh Hiện |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Mechanism of Neurorehabilitation: timing and methods, role of rehab and medication
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Minh Hiện |
| 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: July 6, 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 Tú
Therapist Phạm Công Vụ – Rehabilitation Department, Hà Nam General Hospital
Therapist Đặng Văn Thắng – Rehabilitation Department, Hà Nam 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. Đặng Văn Tú |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2)
BSc. Đặng Văn Tú |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Break |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2)
BSc. Đặng Văn Tú |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Q&A session |
Day 3: July 7, 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 Therapist Phạm Công Vụ
Therapist Đặng Văn Thắng |
| 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 Therapist Phạm Công Vụ
Therapist Đặng Văn Thắng |
| 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 Therapist Phạm Công Vụ
Therapist Đặng Văn Thắng |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Q&A session |
Day 4: July 8, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Common Assessment Tests in Physical and Occupational Therapy
MSc. Nguyễn Thị Dung
Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Practical Session: Assessment Tests
MSc. Nguyễn Thị Dung Therapist Phạm Công Vụ
Therapist Đặng Văn Thắng |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Post-stroke Dysphagia: Early detection, assessment, management, and exercises
MSc. Nguyễn Thị Dung |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Practice: Dysphagia Management
MSc. Nguyễn Thị Dung Therapist Phạm Công Vụ
Therapist Đặng Văn Thắng |
| 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
Member of the Executive 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
Dr. Phan Anh Phong
Director of Hà Nam General Hospital Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
Photos of the class are provided below:
