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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 Andrea K

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May 17, 2020

This course was excellent and easy to do. I love the way it was set up, in smaller portions. So you could get up and take breaks and get back to it easily. It makes me want to get out there and do contact tracing!

By Kevin A

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May 16, 2020

The course was detailed and kept it moving and interesting while covering the main topics. I feel like I can capably trace cases and contacts with minimal guidance with the information presented here as a reference.

By Kathleen K

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May 16, 2020

I learned so much about the current pandemic and the ways to slow the spread of COVID-19. The tools our health departments are using to trace persons who may have been in contact with an infectious person. Thank you

By Robert C

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May 15, 2020

Content was thorough but clear and provided specific details necessary to undertake the practical work of COVID-19 contact tracing. I appreciated the details around the origin of the virus and the testing available.

By Jennifer C

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Feb 17, 2023

Educated and informed me on what the necessary steps to take are after someone tests positive for COVID-19. Enjoyed that they provided data from other countries to contrast with tracing in the US. Highly recommend.

By Stephanie S

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Mar 18, 2021

Very clear information on what contact tracing is and how it can be useful to contain a pandemic. It is a great course for anyone looking to become a contact tracer. It is filled with communication skills and tips.

By Cree S

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Nov 19, 2020

Amazing online learning! Very helpful information and very detailed lesson plans! The videos and presentation were very clear to understand! Every module seemed to run smoothly with the quiz and next lesson module.

By Roselle M D

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Nov 7, 2020

The concepts are well-discussed. The presentation of possible scenarios and how to deal with them are very straightforward and clear. This course is truly helpful for healthcare providers and the public in general.

By Christina M

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Nov 2, 2020

The course was very informational. The facts presented were easy to understand. The pace of the modules was good and the video supplementation was helpful to give real world application of what the course taught.

By Irish M D

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Aug 27, 2020

I really learned a lot from this. This course broadened my knowledge and skills about contact tracing which is part of our job and the application is so user friendly, practical in this times and convenient to use.

By Maria O

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Aug 20, 2020

This has been the best course ever with note taking available an every possible needed resource for the course. The only thing I would complain about is that there were two areas where my answers were marked wrong

By Aaron E

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Aug 10, 2020

I thought this course was very well put together and focused on the needed information to take someone "off the street" and get them trained to do this job. By far surpasses other COVID-19 contact tracing training.

By Amudha K

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Aug 3, 2020

It very important to every human being in the world to learn and acquire knowledge about contact tracing in this pandemic situation. Thank you all for your great effort. Effective, interesting and excellent course.

By Robert G

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Jul 29, 2020

Very informative, I feel like the first half of the course should be required by all of the population. I learned a lot, and I feel like as a country we would be so much better off if people just knew these facts.

By Maureen T M

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Jun 26, 2020

This is my first time taking a course on Coursera and I loved it. I will be looking for additional courses to take. Thank you for the opportunity to take this Free course. Wonderful instruction and easy to follow.

By Victor H A F

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Jun 25, 2020

El curso fue realmente excelente en cuanto a la informacion mas importante y cientifica que va ser de utilidad para mi formacion profesional, espero mas curso que pueden favorecer de esa manera a nuestra poblacion.

By Kathryn O

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Jun 17, 2020

Excellent course, it covered all of the necessary information to do the job effectively. Covered areas that included the human skills and communication issues that could arise and how to succeed in this position.

By India R

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Jun 15, 2020

I learned so much and I happy that I am able to educate others on the symptoms and signs of this novel virus. I am looking forward to working as a contact tracer and minimizing the risk of COVID-19 in my community.

By Eleonora D G

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Jun 5, 2020

very interesting course, also different from the typical universities ' courses ,the introduction of the calls and the modality to calls someone covid 19 positive it is original and very helpful for us.Thanks a lot

By Manuel G P G

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Jun 5, 2020

This is an excellent course! I highly recommend it as I learned a lot about COVID-19 and all the implications of following up on cases. Also, I learned about the symptoms, infection period, etc. Highly recommended!

By Donna G

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Jun 4, 2020

Great course. A lot of information. It might be better for some to do this in segments. It can be a bit overwhelming. The tests are well spaced. I appreciate the effort that went into this program. thank you

By Annette L B

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Jun 1, 2020

An excellent course, focusing on the skills and knowledge needed to support the Public Health Service’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. Also contains useful information for dealing 1-on1 with other people.

By MARC F

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Jun 1, 2020

Very informative course. The speaker was excellent at explaining the vrus and disease. Also the information given regarding reaching out to Cover-19 cases and contacts was explained in an easy to understand manner.

By Eugene C

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May 24, 2020

This course was well worth the time even if don't become a contact tracer. I think the information offered in this course is helpful to understand the importance of contact tracing in curbing the Covid-19 pandemic

By Nailya S

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May 19, 2020

great course! even if a person is not planning to be a contact tracer or does not have an opportunity to do so, the course is great because of the information it provides regarding the pandemic and how to stay safe