Class A14 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Hue Central Hospital from March 29 to April 4, 2018. 79 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
Hue Rehabilitation Hospital, Hue Traditional Medicine Hospital, Hue Central Hospital Campus 2, Hue Health Care Personnel Department, Hue Medical Center, Phong Dien Medical Center, Quang Dien Medical Center, Huong Tra Medical Center, Huong Thuy Medical Center, Phu Vang Medical Center, Phu Loc Medical Center, Nam Dong Medical Center, Hue Central Hospital Campus 1.
Schedule of AVANT Class A14
Day 1:
Overview about stroke
Prof. Hoàng Khánh, Vice President of Vietnam Stroke Association
President of Central Vietnam Stroke Association
Former Head of Neurology, Hue Medical University
Localization of stroke syndromes
Prof. Andreas Winkler, Bad Pirawarth Hospital, Austria
President of the Austrian Society of Clinical Research in Neurological Rehabilitation
Mechanism of neurorehabilitation after stroke, Neurorehabilitation: when to start and what to do, the role of rehabilitation exercises and medicine
Prof. Hoàng Khánh
Common disabilities and complications after strokes
Associate Prof. Lương Tuấn Khanh, PhD, Director of Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Neurorehabilitation after stroke: application of rehabilitation in reality
Prof. Andreas Winkler
The role of biometrics in diagnosis of post-stroke neuro-rehabilitation
Prof. Andreas Winkler
Day 2:
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
• Exercises in lying position
• Early mobilisation
• Mobilisation in sitting position
Therapist Đinh Đăng Tài, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Therapist Trương Văn Dũng, BM, Da Nang C Hospital
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
• Moving
• Balance Training
• Standing
• Walking
• Walking upstair, downstair
Therapist Đinh Đăng Tài, BM, Therapist Trương Văn Dũng, BM
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
Day 3:
Dysphagia: Early recognition, assessment, treatment and exercises
Dr. Cao Bích Thủy, MD, Head of Rehabilitation, Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy
Practice Dysphagia
Assessment tests in PT and OT
Dr. Cao Bích Thủy, MD, Head of Rehabilitation, Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 1)
• OT exercises in lying position
• OT exercises in sitting position
Therapist Nguyễn Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Therapist Trương Văn Dũng, BM
Day 4:
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 1)
Therapist Nguyễn Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Therapist Trương Văn Dũng, BM
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 2)
• ADL activities: wearing clothes, brushing teeth, personal hygiene, etc.
Therapist Nguyễn Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Therapist Trương Văn Dũng, BM
Practice: ADL activities (Lesson 2)
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Therapist Nguyễn Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Therapist Trương Văn Dũng, BM
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Day 5:
Dementia after stroke
Prof. Hoàng Khánh
Final Test
Q&A
Course Closing Ceremony
CME Crediting
Photos of the class are provided below: