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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 Gary C

May 18, 2020

This is a very important course presented in a thoughtful, accessible and comprehensive format. I learned a lot and I'm prepared to do my part to help stop the transmission of COVID-19. Thank you Dr. Gurley!!!

By MESHAL K

May 16, 2020

“Very nice course, Do Emily Gurley was passionate about the course, was helpful understanding the requirements for setting up plans and approval process; helpful knowing what applies to my specific situation.”

By Charlene D

May 13, 2020

This was very informative. I appreciate the flow of the course. The videos were long enough to keep my attention and short enough to provide important information needed to be knowledgable as a Contact Tracer.

By Robert D

May 13, 2020

I have learned a lot by taking this course. This was an excellent course. I would recommend this course to anyone that is interested in learning more about contact tracing or topics related to contact tracing.

By Patrick C

Jan 5, 2021

Easy to follow and very informative course. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn more about Contact Tracing. This course was put together very well and I was able to learn at my own pace.

By Iain M

Dec 8, 2020

Very comprehensive run through the facts in relation to COVID-19, the impact this has on people’s health and the role of the contact tracer in supporting people in their recovery and controlling the pandemic.

By Rita E

Nov 16, 2020

Very clear, easy to navigate and understand. The course actually caused me to want to give contact tracing a try one day! I especially liked the vignettes and would have liked to see more of them.

Thank you !

By JEAN P Q N

Nov 3, 2020

A course that allowed me to understand basic and very important aspects that we should all bear in mind, since the information given is invaluable as to how to act and respond to a case or contact of COVID-19

By Emma S

Sep 30, 2020

Very clear, not too difficult, very informative. Not too long but conveyed all the necessary information. Thank you to Emily Gurley and John's Hopkins for providing such a great and important course for free.

By Fran C

Sep 27, 2020

The course was well laid out, easy to follow and informative. The pace was good as well. I appreciate the affirmation quizzes that ensured I understood the content before moving on to the next video or module

By Bridget T

Sep 18, 2020

Excellent! I have learned so much and I have been sharing my new knowledge. Thank-you for offering this very intense filled learning opportunity. I am grateful for the well thought out and creative course.

By Angela M K

Aug 11, 2020

This was an excellent course. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in epidemiology or the field of public health or just someone curious to learn more about Covid -19 and the process of contact tracing.

By Philip D S

Aug 5, 2020

Excellent, very clear, well-illustrated with examples and counter-examples, in a complex and worrying field of need. Thank you, I am much clearer on the responsibilities involved in controlling this pandemic.

By Luis G D S

Jun 28, 2020

The Covid-19 contact tracer course provided me, in a very simple way, all the information needed to learn how identify, asses and manage people who have been exposed to Covid-19 and prevent the transmission.

By Stephen M

Jun 20, 2020

Very informative and helpful for contact tracing as a job but also for everyday life in order to gain a deeper understanding how to live with this pandemic. Like taking a drivers test everyone should do this.

By Oliver O

May 29, 2020

This course has been helpful and has provided insights for me, not just as a potential contact tracer for my local health department, but as a global citizen hoping to stay informed during these trying times.

By Karin V

May 27, 2020

This course provided information enabling me to better understand the intricacies of contact tracing for COVID-19. Also, knowing that the information provided is factual, provided a level of personal comfort.

By Ayman S A

May 24, 2020

its a really perfect course about COVID-19 , help us to know every think about the virus and update our information. thanks a lot for every thing best grating for the admin, team and teachers

sincerely your's

By Latisa M S

May 17, 2020

Great course. The information was easy to understanding and the technology used (videos, place to take notes and to copy presentation slides) was very effective. Would definitely take another COURSERA course!

By Michael A

Mar 8, 2022

For a layman, the course helped me better understand the current pandemic situation and appreciate the critical role contact tracing plays in mitigating the global health crisis. Thank you very much indeed!

By Diane V

Jan 29, 2022

This was a very informative course. The ways of which one needs to address the case in contact tracing is an excellent format to help communicate effectively and efficiently. I absolutely enjoyed this piece.

By Kim N

Sep 27, 2021

This was pretty intense but so well worth it. I learned so much about COVID-19. I feel confident I can actually work as a Contact Tracer after completing this course. This course is worth taking it is a gem.

By Ramona S V

Mar 12, 2021

The format used in this course on Covid-19

included each of my learning modalities - visual and auditory - which contributed to my success in understanding and retaining this important information. Thank you!

By Kristin S

Jan 18, 2021

This was a very informative easy to follow course about contact tracing and Covid-19. I would highly recommend this class/mini-session to anyone who is looking to learn more and receive their certification.

By Rakesh G

Dec 19, 2020

Really the course provides us with almost all the basic knowledge and skills about the contact tracing related to COVID-19. On top of , it also helps us to know the important sing and symptoms of COVID-19.