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Learner Reviews & Feedback for COVID-19 Contact Tracing by Johns Hopkins University

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About the Course

The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for contact tracing across the country, requiring thousands of people to learn key skills quickly. The job qualifications for contact tracing positions differ throughout the country and the world, with some new positions open to individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent. In this introductory course, students will learn about the science of SARS-CoV-2 , including the infectious period, the clinical presentation of COVID-19, and the evidence for how SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted from person-to-person and why contact tracing can be such an effective public health intervention. Students will learn about how contact tracing is done, including how to build rapport with cases, identify their contacts, and support both cases and their contacts to stop transmission in their communities. The course will also cover several important ethical considerations around contact tracing, isolation, and quarantine. Finally, the course will identify some of the most common barriers to contact tracing efforts -- along with strategies to overcome them....

Top reviews

KM

Jan 15, 2021

This was a Fantastic Course!! I highly recommend it!! I took it since I'm applying for contact tracing positions and wanted to have a certificate of completion in hand to show perspective employers!

R

May 24, 2020

The short modules made it easy to fit the work in around my work schedule AND helping my daughter with schoolwork. Simple, easy to understand, with regular checks for comprehension. Highly recommend!

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By Dionifel D G

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Aug 4, 2020

It's a really helpful and very informative course, not only on contact tracing but the medical aspect of COVID-19. I had a better understanding of the disease, much more than what I thought I already know. Many, many thanks!

By Milton Q

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Jul 10, 2020

The class was easy to digest. Now I feel prepared and confident that I can help. There are a lot of factors you must think about when you are entering personal lives people and asking them question about their private life.

By Cheryl H

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Jul 9, 2020

The COVID-19 Contact Tracing course is so informative, well designed and thorough. I finished my course today and I feel ready to help save the world. Thank you, thank you for the gift of knowledge. Take care & be blessed!!!

By Pakhi S

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Jun 28, 2020

Learned a lot and gained a lot of knowledge about contact tracing. Also enjoyed while covering the each module reaaly intreresting course to do . Special thanks to Johns hopkins and Coursera for providing such a good course.

By Shirita R

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Jun 27, 2020

I really receive your course, and instructor Emily Gurley very well. I enjoy the simply, yet informative information. I feel very confident in my education, and work readiness for Covid19.

Thank you John Hopkins University!!

By Melissa N G

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Jun 25, 2020

The class was so good that it gives me more understanding of COVID 19 and how we can help our community in this time of the pandemic. The course was difficult, it needs time and focus. Thank you Coursera for the opportunity.

By Jovonna T

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Jun 24, 2020

This course was pretty interesting. I've learned more information about COVID-19 and realized how important it is to follow instructions on how to not get infected. Great opportunity to have this certificate under your belt.

By Chinedu E

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Jun 20, 2020

The course waa spot on with clear pictures, videos. Ir met the expectation and as expected I learned new things which will help me improve my Contact Technique technique. Will refer my colleagued to get thid insight

Thank you

By Kimberly S

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Jun 16, 2020

My only suggestion would be the provide the correct answer and explanation for the final test of the 40 questions. When I saw the ones that I did not answer correctly I would have liked to know why the answer was incorrect.

By Sharon P

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Jun 8, 2020

Muy buena información acerca del covid 19, 100% recomendado en estos tiempo, hay que ser un poco expertos del tema.

A really good information about covid 19, 100% recommended, we have to be a little bit experts on this times

By Louanne L

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Jun 8, 2020

Excellent course. Well-paced so I can follow and think about the information. I was pleased that the information was presented in multiple forms so that people with different learning styles could learn to their strengths.

By samir k m

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Jun 5, 2020

It is a very good course for all level of students. For me I have learnt a lot in this field which is not my area being a Chef by profession. Thanks to John Hopkins University and Emily Gurley to make it so easy and simple.

By Geoff H

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Jun 1, 2020

I'm not especially interested in becoming a contact tracer. However, I still learned a lot about COVID-19, and how contact tracing is related to that! So I recommend everyone try out the course if you can access it for free!

By Shu S

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May 30, 2020

I have read a lot on and off from many sources before taking this course. But this course provide good information and details about contact tracing. I learned a lot and gained a great deal of confidence. Thank you so much.

By Jim J

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May 28, 2020

A very well written course that sufficiently dives into contact tracing and all it's components. The narration is well paced, content is detailed and informative. I recommend it to anyone wanting or needing this information.

By william m

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May 26, 2020

Very clear easy to understand presentation. Good videos with call role-plays demonstrated. I managed to skip a few things by accident....but was able to go back and glean what I had missed later. Thanks for the knowledge!

By Bernhard O

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May 23, 2020

Very US focused, but gives you a good idea on what and how. Could have some more information on the virus and Covid19, but for the purposes good. C/F. Language should be marked with American English. Anyhow, well spent time!

By Joanne B

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May 21, 2020

Thank you for such an excellent course. This course is well done (fully explains all information, each section is divided appropriately, the test questions are germane). It gave me a clear understanding of Contact Tracing.

By Julia C

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May 19, 2020

This is an excellent, clear training program. It provides clear and concise examples of both helpful and detrimental ways to act as a contact tracer, along with the likely outcomes of those behaviors. I recommend it to all.

By Kristine H A

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May 18, 2020

Very informative, thorough overview of the Covid-19 disease parameters and the role of contact tracing in a public health setting. Good communication skills overviews and very clear examples and videos to illustrate skills .

By A. A

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May 17, 2020

Effective teaching tool. I felt like I learned highly transferable skills beyond just the main course topic. For example the chapters on effective communication and interview styles were very useful. Thank you. A. Armstrong

By Harnoor N

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Jan 6, 2021

Great course to get familiar with the basics of the virus and contact tracing. The course is very clear and easy to follow. The instructor does a great job at explaining all lecture concepts in a clear yet, informative way.

By Patrick G

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Nov 13, 2020

The course was very informative and I learned a lot and feel more confident in my knowledge about COVID-19 and contact tracing. The course felt a little easy with some of the quizzes, but they were still challenging enough