Class A18 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Duc Giang General Hospital from April 16 to April 20, 2018. 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
Traditional Medicine Hospital by Ministry of Public Security, Duc Giang General Hospital, 105 Military Hospital, Son Tay General Hospital, Long Bien District Medical Center, Sai Dong General Hospital, Giang Bien Hospital, Long Bien Hospital, Cu Khoi Medical Center, Bo De Medical Center , Ngoc Thuy Clinic, Gia Thuy Clinic, Ngoc Lam Clinic, Thuong Thanh Clinic, Duc Giang Clinic, Thach Ban Clinic, Phuc Dong Clinic, Sai Dong Hospital, Lao Cai General Hospital
Schedule of AVANT Class A18
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
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
• Exercises in lying position
• Early mobilisation
• Mobilisation in sitting position
Therapist Nguyễn Ích Thưởng, Rehabilitation Department, Hanoi Medical University Hospital
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
Day 2:
Neurorehabilitation after stroke: application of rehabilitation in reality
Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Huyền, MD, Director of Rehabilitation Department, Hanoi Medical University Hospital
Common disabilities and complications after strokes
Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Huyền, MD
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
• Moving
• Balance Training
• Standing
• Walking
• Walking upstair, downstair
Therapist Nguyễn Ích Thưởng
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
Day 3:
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
Therapist Nguyễn Ích Thưởng
Assessment tests in PT and OT
First Degree Specialist, Dr. Nguyễn Đức Minh, Director of Reahbilitation Department, Duc Giang Hospital
Practice Assessment tests in PT and OT
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)
Day 4:
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 2)
• ADL activities: wearing clothes, brushing teeth, personal hygiene, etc.
Therapist Lê Thị Toàn, Hanoi Rehabilitation Hospital
Practice: ADL activities (Lesson 2)
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Therapist Lê Thị Toàn
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Aphasia after stroke
Second Degree Specialist, Dr. Đoàn Văn Phúc, Director of Neurology Department, Duc Giang Hospital
Day 5:
Dysphagia: Early recognition, assessment, treatment and exercises
Dr. Phạm Thị Ngọc Oanh, MD, Director of Intensive Care Unit, Duc Giang Hospital
Practice Dysphagia
Dementia after stroke
Associate Prof. Nguyễn Trọng Hưng, PhD, Director of Center for Training and Direction of Healthcare Activities, National Geriatric Hospital
Final Test
Q&A
Course Closing Ceremony
CME Crediting
Photos of the class are provided below: