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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 qandeel k

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Jun 28, 2020

excellent and informative course and helped me a lot to understand the basics of Covid 19 virus and how to trace and how to deal with people when they are infected. I would definitely recommend this course to every one.

By Rodolfo C j

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Jun 19, 2020

This COVID - 19 Contact Training Course and its contents is worth the Time spent , Thanks , I have learnt a lot and will use this for reference in Lecture at Armed forces or Civil front liners here in the Philippines.!

By Susan S

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Jun 8, 2020

I thought that the COVID-19 Contact Tracing class was terrific - very well written and easy to understand! I really enjoyed learning more about contact tracing and hope to become a contact tracer here in Virginia Beach.

By Brenda J P

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Jun 1, 2020

This was an excellent online course and easy to follow. The material was laid out very well. The instructor spoke clearly making the course move smoothly. The exams at the end of each module were also easy to follow.

By Angela h

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May 28, 2020

This course is very detailed and informative about COVID 19 contact tracing duties and responsibilities. I gained knowledge that I can share with fanily and friends regarding the prevention of the spread of the disease.

By Valerie E K

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May 24, 2020

Very informative course even for those who are not interested in applying to become contact tracers. Overall, easy to follow, and the learner is allowed to repeat modules as often as needed before taking the final test.

By Dayle H

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May 17, 2020

Very informative and the call simulations allowed me to experience what real world contact tracing conversations could be like. It had a strong emphasis on communication and rapport, two critical components of success.

By Beth B

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May 14, 2020

Very straightforward and clear throughout. I enjoyed the teaching style and particularly enjoyed the approach this course takes to interacting with people going through the stressful experience of dealing with COVID 19.

By Sophia J

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Feb 16, 2021

I loved this class. This is my 2nd time taking it. I took it again because I had a feeling there was updates since the last time it took this class, and I was right. I like the class better this time around. thank you.

By Adrienne L

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Sep 28, 2020

The course was very informational and insightful. I learned a lot about COVID-19 in terms of its history and the necessary and proper approaches of contact tracing. The course was well-organized and a pleasure to take.

By Donald J

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Aug 4, 2020

This was an amazing and very informative course. Very much needed and I thouroughly enjoyed taken the course and learning things I thought I was well versed on and was not apparently.

Thank you for offering this course.

By Robert F

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Jul 27, 2020

The videos and narration did a great job explaining each term and situation. I appreciated seeing multiple actors play out scenarios -- with ideal and non-ideal ways of approaching conversation with cases and contacts.

By Katie L

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Jul 23, 2020

Very educational and beneficial course. I feel much more informed on the current COVID-19 pandemic after completing this course and am looking forward to applying the skills I've learned to a contact tracing position.

By Revant R

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Jun 30, 2020

It was an informative and interactive course , which provided me with new found knowledge on how to interact with people and how to implement contact tracing .This will help a lot of health workers in tracing the virus

By Jean E G

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Jun 13, 2020

Thank you for offering this timely and informative course. I found the modules to be well prepared and succinct. The videos were excellent for modeling best practices and the complexities of contact tracing. Well done!

By Jamila A

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Jun 1, 2020

Informative course with easy to follow lectures and quizzes. I'm looking forward to being of service to better understand and tracking the transfer of covid-19 in my community.

Thank you Dr. Gurley & John Hopkins team.

By Kayla K

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Jun 1, 2020

As a graduate student in public health, I was still able to learn something new. The content in this course is very clear and the practice video calls provide you with the opportunity to see contact tracing first hand.

By Johanna A

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May 28, 2020

The course was very clear and well organized. I feel empowered regarding many practical aspects of issues that can come up during the current pandemic and l appreciated the communications advice that was presented.

By Robin R

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May 25, 2020

Excellent opportunity to improve yourself and help your community as well. Even if I do not get a job in the field it helps me understand how to keep my family and friends safe. Thank you so much for this information

By herb h

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May 25, 2020

EXCELLENT COURSE - WELL PREPARED, WELL DOCUMENTED AND VERY WELL DELIVERED BY DR GURLEY. I THINK THE TECHNICAL PORTION WAS EXCELLENT AND THE EMOTIONAL PORTION TERRIFIC. WELL DONE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR PUBLIC SERVICE.

By Alice X

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May 25, 2020

This course is a great introduction to understand the basics about COVID-19. The professor explained everything really clearly. The definitions were really helpful. The examples really help in understanding the course.

By Brenda G S

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May 22, 2020

This was an outstanding course. The material was interesting and presented very well. I have encouraged family and friends to do it even to obtain greater knowledge about this Pandemic. Dr. Emily is a great speaker.

By Meaghan P

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May 21, 2020

This course was very informative. The material was easy to follow along with and digest.

It is a great tool for those wishing to learn more about COVID-19 and New York state’s efforts to combat the spread of the virus.

By ROHIT W

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May 19, 2020

I very like the videos. It's very easy to understand and I like the idea of every time you see one video you do one quiz. Because of quiz it's help to remember the topic what we learn. Thanks you for making the course.

By Barbara K

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May 18, 2020

I learned a lot of new information Covid-19, contact tracing and public health concerns. Also identified strengths and skill sets I already had from 40 years in non-profit management, public relations and fundraising.