Class A1-73 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Bach Mai Hospital from September 13 to September 16, 2022. 66 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:
Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi Medical University Hospital, National Otorhinorarynology Hospital, General Hospital of Agriculture, Vietnam Football Federation, Hung Vuong General Hospital, Bac Ninh General Hospital, Bac Ninh Provincial Hospital of Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ninh Binh Provincial General Hospital, Kim Boi General Hospital, Phuong Bac General Hospital, Tuyen Quang General Hospital, 153 General Clinic, Thuy Nguyen General - Hai Phong Hospital, Hung Yen Provincial Hospital, Kinh Mon Town Health Center, Hai Duong Rehabilitation Hospital, Thanh Hoa Lung Hospital, Thieu Hoa District Hospital, Phuc Thinh General Hospital, Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen Traditional Medicine Hospital, Lao Cai Endocrinology Hospital, Dien Bien Provincial General Hospital, Ha Tinh General Hospital, Lang Son Province Hospital, Cao Bang City Health Center, Ha Giang Provincial Hospital for Rehabilitation, Traditional Medicine Hospital of Ha Giang, Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Hospital Dong Hoi, Thai Binh Rehabilitation Hospital, General Hospital Dong Hung, Hung Ha General Hospital, Binh Dinh Province Hospital for Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation, Phu My Health Center, Quy Nhon Health Center, Phu Cat District Health Center, An Nhon Town Health Center, Kontum General Hospital, Ngoc Hoi Regional General Hospital, Kon Tum, Kon Tum Provincial Hospital of Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kon Tum City Health Center, Dak To District Health Center, Sa Thay District Health Center, Dak Ha District Health Center, Trieu Hai Regional Hospital, Quang Provincial General Hospital Treatment, Dong Ha Health Center, Trieu Phong Health Center, Dakrong District Health Center
The detailed schedule of the Course is provided below:
Day 1: September 6, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 8:45 | Welcoming delegates and trainees |
| 8:45 - 8:55 | Speech by the representative of the hospital Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lương Tuấn Khanh Director of the Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai 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. Mai Duy Tôn Director of the Stroke Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Stroke localization Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Duy Tôn |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Mechanism of Neurorehabilitation: timing and methods, role of rehab and medication Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lương Tuấn Khanh |
| 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: September 7, 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 |
| 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: September 8, 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. Nguyễn Thành Nam Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
| 9:15 - 10:15 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 1) BSc. Nguyễn Thành Nam |
| 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. Nguyễn Thành Nam |
| 11:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (ADL) BSc. Nguyễn Thành Nam |
| 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. Nguyễn Thành Nam |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 3) BSc. Nguyễn Thành Nam |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Q&A session |
Day 4: September 9, 2022
| Time | Content |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Common Assessment Tests in Physical and Occupational Therapy Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn Head of Training Committee – Vietnam Stroke Association |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Practical Session: Assessment Tests Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Post-stroke Dysphagia: Early detection, assessment, management, and exercises Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Practice: Dysphagia Management Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Post-Course Evaluation Test |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Post-stroke Dementia Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hưng Director of National Referral Center, National Geriatric Hospital |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Q&A session Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lương Tuấn Khanh |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Closing Ceremony Certificate awarding Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lương Tuấn Khanh Director of the Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
Photos of the class are provided below:
