Class A6 of the AVANT Program for healthcare professionals took place at Da Nang C Hospital from August 28 to September 1, 2017. 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 A6
Day 1:
Overview about stroke
Dr. Trần Viết Lực, PhD, Director of Outpatient Department, National Geriatric Hospital
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
Dr. Trần Viết Lực, PhD
Neurorehabilitation after stroke: application of rehabilitation in reality
Prof. Andreas Winkler
Dementia after stroke
Dr. Trần Viết Lực, PhD
Common disabilities and complications after strokes
Associate Prof. Lương Tuấn Khanh, PhD, Director of Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Day 2:
Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
• Exercises in lying position
• Early mobilisation
• Mobilisation in sitting position
Therapist Nguyễn Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai 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
Practice: Physiotherapy for stroke patient (Lesson 2)
Day 3:
Assessment tests in PT and OT
Associate Prof. Lương Tuấn Khanh, PhD, Director of Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai 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 Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Practice: Occupational therapy for stroke patient (Lesson 1)
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
Practice: ADL activities (Lesson 2)
Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Therapist Nguyễn Thành Nam, BM, Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 3)
Practice: Occupational Therapy for stroke patients (Lesson 1, 2, 3)
Day 5:
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
Final Test
Q&A
Course Closing Ceremony
CME Crediting
Photos of the class are provided below: