Class A1-19 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Huong Sen Rehabilitation Hospital in Tuyen Quang from May 16 to May 18, 2018. 75 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
Tuyen Quang Department of Health, Tuyen Quang Traditional Medicine Hospital, Tuyen Quang General Hospital, Huong Sen Rehabilitation Hospital, Tuyen Quang Traditional Medicine Hospital, Yen Hoa General Hospital, My Lam Mineral Spring Hospital, Tuyen Quang Tuberculosis and Lung Hospital, Yen Son District General Hospital, Lam Binh District General Hospital, Na Hang District General Hospital, Son Duong District General Hospital, Ham Yen District General Hospital, Chiem Hoa District General Hospital, Kim Yen – Son Duong General Hospital, ATK Regional General Hospital - Yen Son, Tuyen Quang Police Hospital, Tuyet Mai General Hospital, An Sinh General Clinic, 153 General Clinic, Hoang Viet General Hospital, Huong Sen Rehabilitation Clinic
Schedule of AVANT Class A1-19
Day 1:
Overview about stroke
Prof. Nguyễn Văn Thông, PhD, President of Vietnam Stroke Association
Localization of stroke syndromes
Prof. Nguyễn Văn Thông, PhD, President of Vietnam Stroke Association
Mechanism of neurorehabilitation after stroke, Neurorehabilitation: when to start and what to do, the role of rehabilitation exercises and medicine
Prof. Nguyễn Văn Thông, PhD, President of Vietnam Stroke Association
Neurorehabilitation after stroke: application of rehabilitation in reality
Associate Prof. Trần Văn Tuấn, PhD
Common disabilities and complications after strokes
First Degree Specialist, Dr. Trần Thị Hải Vân, Director of Outpatient Department, Huong Sen Tuyen Quang Rehabilitation Hospital
Assessment tests in PT and OT
Mr. Trịnh Minh Phong, MD, Lecturer of Neurology, Thai Nguyen Medical Univeristy
Practice Assessment tests in PT and OT
Day 2:
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 1)
• OT exercises in lying position
• OT exercises in sitting position
Therapist Nguyễn Ích Thưởng, Rehabilitation Department, Hanoi Medical University Hospital
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 1)
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 2)
• ADL activities: wearing clothes, brushing teeth, personal hygiene, etc.
Therapist Nguyễn Ích Thưởng, Rehabilitation Department, Hanoi Medical University Hospital
Practice: ADL activities (Lesson 2)
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Therapist Nguyễn Ích Thưởng, Rehabilitation Department, Hanoi Medical University Hospital
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Dysphagia: Early recognition, assessment, treatment and exercises
Mr. Trịnh Minh Phong, MD
Practice Dysphagia
Day 3:
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
• Exercises in lying position
• Early mobilisation
• Mobilisation in sitting position
Therapist Đỗ Mạnh Hùng, Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
• Moving
• Balance Training
• Standing
• Walking
• Walking upstair, downstair
Therapist Đỗ Mạnh Hùng
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
Dementia after stroke
Associate Prof. Trần Văn Tuấn, PhD, Member of the Executive Committee, Vietnam Stroke Organization
Vice President of Thai Nguyen Neurology Association
Final Test
Q&A
Course Closing Ceremony
CME Crediting
Photos of the class are provided below: