Class A1-74 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Hospital 199 - Ministry of Public Security from September 6 to September 9, 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:
Da Nang C Hospital, Da Nang Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital, Da Nang Rehabilitation Hospital, Danang University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hospital 199- Ministry of Public Security
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 - 9:00 | Speech by the representative of the hospital Dr. Quách Hữu Trung Director of 199 Hospital - Ministry of National Security |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Overview of the AVANT Program MSc. Ngân Thị Hồng Anh Head of Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital |
| 9:30 - 10:15 | Overview of Stroke MSc. Ngân Thị Hồng Anh |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Stroke localization MSc. Ngân Thị Hồng Anh |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Mechanism of Neurorehabilitation: timing and methods, role of rehab and medication MSc. Ngân Thị Hồng Anh |
| 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 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. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng Lecturer, Department of Rehabilitation, Hanoi Medical College |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1) BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 1) BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng Therapist Therapist |
| 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. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2) BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng Therapist Therapist |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Break |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Practical Session: Physical Therapy (Lesson 2) BSc. Đỗ Mạnh Hùng Therapist Therapist |
| 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 Therapist Lê Thị Toàn Rehabilitation Department, Đông Anh General Hospital |
| 9:15 - 10:15 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 1) Therapist Lê Thị Toàn 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 Lê Thị Toàn |
| 11:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (ADL) Therapist Lê Thị Toàn 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 Lê Thị Toàn |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Practical Session: Occupational Therapy (Lesson 3) Therapist Lê Thị Toàn Therapist Therapist |
| 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 Therapist Therapist |
| 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 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 |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Q&A session Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Closing Ceremony Certificate awarding Dr. Quách Hữu Trung Director of BV 199 Bộ Công An Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Tuấn |
Photos of the class are provided below: