• Learn the basics of providing ART with special emphasis on the unique challenges and circumstances in correctional settings.
• To understand the three major parameters to define prognosis and priorities for ART (CD4 count, absolute lympohocyte count and stage of disease);
• To know the goal of ART;
• To understand the classes of antiretrovirals, standard recommendations for ARV drugs use, including the critical role of adherence;
• To know the side effects and toxicities of ART;
• To understand the issues and rationale for standardized ARV regimens in line with national and WHO protocols;
• To understand adherence factors with a particular emphasis on inmates from correctional settings;
• To understand how to apply this knowledge in practical settings and to have the necessary knowledge regarding the existing local and international regulations, procedures and documentation.

• HIV and AIDS in correctional settings
• Goals of ART
• ARV drugs: general overview and the side effects
• Initiation of ART
• Management of ART
• Special considerations: ART for women of reproductive age or who are pregnant.
• Special considerations: ART for patients with active tuberculosis.
• Special considerations: ART for drug users (basic principles).
• Opportunistic infections: general overview. Antiretroviral therapy and opportunistic infections.
• Prevention of occupational exposure; Post-exposure prophylaxis.

• Materials produced by the HIV Center of Excellence of the Albany Medical College’s Division of HIV Medicine (Upstate Local Performance Site and Regional Resource for Corrections, New York/New Jersey AIDS Education & Training Center)
• WHO HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care Protocols for European Region (2006);
• Relevant national protocols and policies;
• 2007 Medical Management of HIV Infection (John Bartlett and Joel Gallant);
• HIV Medicine 2005 (Hoffmann-Rockstroh-Kamps)
• Comprehensive set of course slides and handouts.

All materials available printed or electronically in Russian and English.