Class A22 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Can Tho General Hospital from June 11 to June 15, 2018. 150 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.
Schedule of AVANT Class A22
Day 1:
Overview about stroke
Dr. Lê Văn Minh, PhD, Head of Neurology, Can Tho Medical University
Localization of stroke syndromes
Mr. Trần Công Thắng, PhD, Director of Neurology Department, HCMC Medical University Hospital
Mechanism of neurorehabilitation after stroke, Neurorehabilitation: when to start and what to do, the role of rehabilitation exercises and medicine
Mr. Trần Công Thắng, PhD, Director of Neurology Department, HCMC Medical University Hospital
Dementia after stroke
Mr. Trần Công Thắng, PhD, Director of Neurology Department, HCMC Medical University Hospital
Neurorehabilitation after stroke: application of rehabilitation in reality
Associate Prof. Lương Tuấn Khanh, PhD, Director of Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Common disabilities and complications after strokes
Second Degree Specialist, Dr. Nguyễn Đăng Khoa, Director of Physiotherapy Department, Cho Ray Hospital
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
• Exercises in lying position
• Early mobilisation
• Mobilisation in sitting position
Second Degree Specialist, Dr. Nguyễn Đăng Khoa, Director of Physiotherapy Department, Cho Ray Hospital
Day 2:
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1, cont.)
• Exercises in lying position
• Early mobilisation
• Mobilisation in sitting position
Second Degree Specialist, Dr. Nguyễn Đăng Khoa, Director of Physiotherapy Department, Cho Ray Hospital
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
• Moving
• Balance Training
• Standing
• Walking
• Walking upstair, downstair
Second Degree Specialist, Dr. Nguyễn Đăng Khoa
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
Day 3:
Assessment tests in PT and OT
Second Degree Specialist, Dr. Nguyễn Đăng Khoa, Therapist Trương Thị Minh Hiền, BM, Cho Ray Hospital
Practice Assessment tests in PT and OT
Dysphagia: Early recognition, assessment, treatment and exercises
First Degree Specialist, Dr. Đinh Quang Thanh, Director of Physiotherapy Department, HCMC Hospital for Rehabilitation and Professional Diseases
Practice Dysphagia
Day 4:
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 1)
• OT exercises in lying position
• OT exercises in sitting position
First Degree Specialist, Dr. Đinh Quang Thanh
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 1)
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 2)
• ADL activities: wearing clothes, brushing teeth, personal hygiene, etc.
First Degree Specialist, Dr. Đinh Quang Thanh, Therapist Lê Thị Hạ Quyên, BM
Practice: ADL activities (Lesson 2)
Day 5:
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
First Degree Specialist, Dr. Đinh Quang Thanh, Therapist Lê Thị Hạ Quyên, BM
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 1, 2, 3)
Aphasia after stroke
First Degree Specialist, Dr. Đinh Quang Thanh, Director of Physiotherapy Department, HCMC Hospital for Rehabilitation and Professional Diseases
Final Test
Q&A
Course Closing Ceremony
CME Crediting
Photos of the class are provided below: