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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

GS

Feb 11, 2021

I learned a lot from this course. There were things mentioned that I had not considered when first looking at the course. One of those things were the effectiveness of contact tracing through time.

JD

Sep 26, 2020

Enjoyed this course. I learned several new facts and was able to explain to family members the signs and symptoms of Covid-19; how important it is to cooperate with a tracer.This course made me think!

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By Kevin M

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Nov 15, 2020

I learned so much about Covid-19 in this course, very clear and easy to understand information, even when english is not my first language. Hopefully I can do my part in helping stop this pandemic. Thanks

By Halley C

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Aug 18, 2020

The information was thorough without ever being overwhelming. The sections were well-organized and split into logical areas. The instructor made it easy to learn. I feel well equipped to enter this field.

By Michele M

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Aug 14, 2020

The course was thorough and informative. Broken up into manageable chunks. The scenarios and graphics help vary how the information was given. The short modules and frequent quizzes helped with pacing.

By Elaine P

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Aug 10, 2020

It is a very clear overview of everything that can happen in most scenarios and clear of what symptoms to look for. I have a better idea of what I am supposed to be looking for and doing to be successful!

By yvonne g

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Jul 26, 2020

This was a great course , and easy to follow. I enjoyed learning about this especially since it is currently happening all over the world.

Easy to follow and understand , explained very well and detailed.

By Jo-Ann J

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Jul 23, 2020

Interesting course that helps understand Covid-19 and contact tracing for community protection from this disease. Very clear dialogue, and the video case studies were extremely well done and informative.

By Kelly M

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Jun 29, 2020

So easy to understand! The professor was excellent at breaking down the parts of the course into manageable chunks. I learned a lot and will be able to apply my knowledge to my daily work and home life.

By KAREEN H

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Jun 11, 2020

The course was very informative and the presentation was built with a strong foundation on how to become an effective contact tracer. The modules are clear and easy explanations to understand. Excellent!

By Maria A V M

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Jun 5, 2020

Thank you so much, the information here will be so usefull,

There is so many people looking for advice and the onformation provided will help us all guide our friends and families in this precarious time.

By Barbara A F

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May 31, 2020

It was a very informative and clearly taught class. I was hoping to get a job as a contact tracer but it appears no applications are currently being taken. I had hope to get a Certificate for this course.

By Carrie V

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May 31, 2020

I’ve gained a lot of knowledge about Covid-19 and contact tracing . Each course you can read and there’s a video afterwards you take a mini quiz. There’s a lot of important information to take in and use.

By Rhodora A

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May 29, 2020

This course is very timely. I enrolled in order to gain skills and knowledge in Contact Tracing as this is part of my job now. The lectures and videos were instrumental in reinforcing learning and recall.

By Kenneth C

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May 26, 2020

This course gave me a much greater appreciation of the processes vital to a coherent and successful tracing program, especially from an interviewer's perspective. Thank you for offering this opportunity!

By Clement A

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May 25, 2020

Very, Very useful and informative. Everyone should take up this course to understand everything they have to know about SARS CoV-2 19. Many thanks to Dr. Emily for this easy and concise course on Covid-19

By Hanna B

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May 18, 2020

Very clear and throughout course about how COVID-19 spreads and how to do contact tracing. It seems geared for those who do not have a previous medical understanding. Thank you for making the course free!

By Nelda R

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May 17, 2020

I enjoyed this course, which was informative and even fun! I looked forward to opening up the course every time I sat down to my computer. In fact, I was obsessed and completed the course within two days!

By Rossana S

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May 17, 2020

Well explained. Most of the information is presented in a way that makes it easier to explain confusing terms like incubation period or concepts like case vs contact in simple words, to others. Thank you.

By Leon W

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Apr 23, 2021

This course was verycomphrensive. It gave a background to viruses and brought me up to speed as to where we are now using proven methods combined with the breakthrough with science how we can save lives.

By Kenneth M

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Jan 18, 2021

i learned a lot of things in tracing the contact and how to deal with the case it was helpful it now give me a courage to go and volunteer in health department to help the society to reduce this pandemic

By MERCY O C

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Nov 10, 2020

Very substantial and comprehensive information on how to prevent, control virus, and even the establishment of good rapport during contact tracing. Very helpful. Thank you very much for this free course.

By Elisa H G

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Sep 28, 2020

First time taking a course with Coursera. This course of COVID-19 Contact Tracing was more than I was expecting. The course has an excellent and interesting information and, practice for contact tracing.

By Jerry H

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Sep 19, 2020

This was amazing I wish the courses I had with my online college were like this. This was very easy and very clear to understand. I definitely would recommend the instructor and this program to everyone.

By Eugene B

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Sep 4, 2020

Thank you so much for the informative and important training on Contact Tracing. I learned so much during the course. Dr. Gurley and all of the video scenarios were very helpful in learning the material.

By Brent B

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Aug 25, 2020

Very useful information to help you understand the methodology and necessity of contact tracing. Gave me a much better understanding of the Covid 19 virus and the challenges it presents to public health.

By Selvarance J

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Aug 4, 2020

It is a very useful and well devised course. I found it very useful in my position. Now I have a lot of clarity and I can give necessary guidance to my team.

I have advised all my team to do the course.