Class

number

Topic name

Duration (hrs.)

1

HIV epidemic situation in Ukraine and the world. Regulatory documents on HIV prevention and social protection

Materials for independent work. Online testing

2

2

Social consequences of the spread of HIV infection. Combating stigma and discrimination in society and healthcare facilities

Materials for independent work. Online testing

2

3

Etiology and pathogenesis of HIV infection, classification of disease stages. Expanded definition of AIDS in adults and adolescents

2

4

Classification of clinical stages, diagnostic criteria - major and minor. Clinical picture of HIV/AIDS

Materials for independent work. Online testing

2

5

The role of HIV infection in the formation of lymphadenopathy syndrome, differential diagnosis of this syndrome

2

6

Methods of non-specific and specific diagnosis of HIV infection

2

7

Algorithm of HIV testing. Psychological bases of communication with patients with HIV infection

Materials for independent work. Online testing

2

8

Rules for pre-test counseling and testing for HIV, educational work. Post-test counseling

2

9

Principles and approaches to the treatment of patients with HIV infection. General characteristics of groups of drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection. HAART

Materials for independent work. Online testing

2

10

Final lesson.

2

Total

20

SUBJECT PLAN "ACTUAL ISSUES OF HIV INFECTION",

4th course 2022/ 23 academic year

Class number

Topic

Duration (hrs.)

1

Topic 1: The epidemic situation with HIV in Ukraine. Regulatory documents on HIV prevention and social protection.

Pract.1 "Epidemic situation with HIV infection in Ukraine. Regulatory documents on HIV prevention and social protection." Discussion of the current epidemic situation with HIV at the global and national levels. The main factors of the spread of HIV infection.

2

2

Topic 2. Social consequences of the spread of HIV infection. Combating stigma and discrimination in society and healthcare facilities.

Pract. 2 "Social consequences of HIV infection. Combating stigma and discrimination in society and healthcare facilities." Modern problems caused by HIV infection at the state, social and economic level. Basic legal and moral aspects.

2

3

Topic 3. Etiology and pathogenesis of HIV infection, classification of clinical stages of the disease.

Pract. 3 "Etiology and pathogenesis of HIV infection, classification of clinical stages of the disease." Discussion of the morphology of the pathogen. The main pathogenic properties of HIV. Clinical classification of disease stages. Main differences and problems of disease progression.

2

4

Topic 4. Classification of clinical stages, diagnostic criteria - large and small. Clinical picture of HIV.

Pract. 4 "Classification of clinical stages, diagnostic criteria - large and small. Clinical picture of HIV." Discussion of the diversity of the clinical picture of HIV infection depending on the clinical stage of the disease. Criteria for determining the stage of the disease.

2

5

Topic 5. The role of HIV infection in the formation of lymphadenopathy syndrome, differential diagnosis of this syndrome.

Pract. 5 "The role of HIV infection in the formation of lymphadenopathy syndrome, differential diagnosis of this syndrome." Generalized polylymphadenopathy syndrome as one of the main criteria for the diagnosis of HIV infection. Differential diagnosis.

2

6

Topic 6. AIDS. Basic clinical criteria. General characteristics of opportunistic infections.

Pract. 6 "AIDS. Basic clinical criteria. General characteristics of opportunistic infections." Criteria for establishing the terminal stage of HIV infection. Types of opportunistic diseases. Classification, clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment.

2

7

Topic 7. NeuroAIDS. General issues, peculiarities of diagnosis and treatment.

Pract. 7 "NeuroAIDS. General issues, features of diagnosis and treatment." Primary and secondary lesions of the CNS and PNS in HIV-infected patients. The main clinical aspects, features of diagnosis and treatmen

2

8

Topic 8. Features of the course, diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis in HIV-infected patients.

Pract. 8 "Peculiarities of the course, diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis in HIV-infected patients". The main pathogenetic properties of HIV + viral hepatitis coinfection. Specificity of the clinical picture and diagnosis of such patients. Treatment.

2

9

Тopic 9. The main aspects of HIV/tuberculosis coinfection. Forms of tuberculosis depending on the clinical stage of HIV. Features of treatment.

Pract. 9 "The main aspects of HIV/tuberculosis coinfection. Forms of tuberculosis depending on the clinical stage of HIV. Features of treatment." Features of the course of tuberculosis in HIV-infected persons. The main pathogenetic factors of HIV progression in the human body. Diagnostics. Treatment.

2

10

Topic 10. The role of early diagnosis in the spread of HIV infection. Features of the asymptomatic course of the disease.

Pract. 10 "The role of early diagnosis in the spread of HIV infection. Features of asymptomatic course of the disease." The main aspects of early diagnosis of HIV infection. Directions of modern development of HIV diagnostics. Prediction of AIDS, neuroAIDS. The purpose of such studies.

2

11

Topic 11. Rules for pre-test counseling and testing for HIV, educational work. Post-test consultation.

Pract. 11 "Rules for pre-test counseling and testing for HIV, educational work. Post-test consultation." Basic legal and deontological concepts of providing assistance to HIV-infected people. Discussion of the purpose and goals of pre-test and post-test consultation. Stages of conducting.

2

12

Topic 12. Methods of nonspecific and specific diagnostics of HIV infection.

Pract. 12 "Methods of nonspecific and specific diagnosis of HIV infection". Stages and methods of laboratory diagnostics. Types of specific diagnostics. Indications. Nonspecific diagnostics (risk criteria).

2

13

Topic 13. Algorithm of HIV testing. Basic regulatory and legal documents.

Pract. 13 "Algorithm of HIV testing. Basic regulatory documents." Algorithm of HIV testing. Step-by-step justification of actions. Basic legal documents. Legal aspects of doctor and patient protection.

2

14

Тopic 14. Provision of psychological and psychiatric counseling services to HIV-positive people.

Pract. 14 "Provision of psychological and psychiatric counseling assistance to HIV-positive persons." Psychiatric and psychological assistance to people newly diagnosed with HIV. The main tasks of the psychiatric office in AIDS centers. Types of psycho-emotional disorders as a reaction to the diagnosis.

2

15

Topic 15. Principles and approaches to the treatment of patients with HIV infection. General characteristics of groups of drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection. HAART.

Pract. 15 "Principles and approaches to the treatment of patients with HIV infection. General characteristics of groups of drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection. HAART." Principles and approaches to the treatment of patients with HIV infection. Classification of ART. HAART. Substantiation of the mechanism of action of drugs through the main pathogenetic links of HIV replication.

2

16

Topic 16. Peculiarities of providing ART to HIV-infected pregnant women, prevention of infection of newborns.

Pract. 16 "Peculiarities of providing ART to HIV-infected pregnant women, prevention of infection of newborns." Differences in the treatment regimen for pregnant women. Time of taking drugs. Basic therapeutic regimens. Side effects and their elimination.

2

17

Topic 17. Peculiarities of treatment and counseling for people who inject drugs.

Pract. 17 "Peculiarities of treatment and counseling of people who inject drugs". The main psychological and ethical aspects of providing assistance to this patient population.

2

18

Topic 18. Final modular control

Pract. 18 "Final modular control". Summarizing the results of the course, assessing the acquired knowledge, skills and abilities.

2