Class A2 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at 108 Military Hospital from June 19 to June 23, 2017. More than 50 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 A2
Day 1:
Overview about stroke
Dr. Trần Viết Lực, PhD, Director of Outpatient Department, National Geriatric Hospital
Localization of stroke syndromes
Prof. Phạm Thắng, PhD, Director of National Geriatric Hospital
Mechanism of neurorehabilitation after stroke, Neurorehabilitation: when to start and what to do, the role of rehabilitation exercises and medicine
Dr. Trần Viết Lực, PhD
Neurorehabilitation after stroke
Dr. Ngân Thị Hồng Anh, MD, Director of Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital
Neurorehabilitation after stroke: application of rehabilitation in reality
Associate Prof. Lương Tuấn Khanh, PhD, Director of Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
• Exercises in lying position
• Early mobilisation
• Mobilisation in sitting position
Therapist Đặng Văn Tú, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Therapist Nguyễn Doãn Minh, Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital
Day 2:
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
• Moving
• Balance Training
• Standing
• Walking
• Walking upstair, downstair
Therapist Đặng Văn Tú, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Therapist Nguyễn Doãn Minh, Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1 & 2)
Day 3:
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 1)
• OT exercises in lying position
• OT exercises in sitting position
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Nhung, BM, Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital
Therapist Nguyễn Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Practice: Occupational therapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 2)
• ADL activities: wearing clothes, brushing teeth, personal hygiene, etc.
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Nhung, BM, Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital
Therapist Nguyễn Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Practice: ADL activities (Lesson 2)
Day 4:
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Nhung, BM, Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital
Therapist Nguyễn Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Assessment tests in PT and OT
Dr. Nguyễn Thị Dung, MD, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Aphasia after stroke
Dr. Nguyễn Thị Dung, MD, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Practice: Aphasia after stroke
Day 5:
Dysphagia: Early recognition, assessment, treatment and exercises
Ms. Lê Thị Hằng, BM, Rehabilitation Department, National Geriatric Hospital
Practice Dysphagia
Final Test
Q&A
Course Closing Ceremony
CME Crediting
Photos of the class are provided below: