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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 DAERIL J T

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Oct 6, 2021

It is very excellent , you will acquire a lot of information and develop skills about contact tracing and this is very good start for us med student for future jobs or work as a healthcare practitioner.

By Manarul I A

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Jan 17, 2021

This course is very great for those who want to learn more about COVID-19 and how to be a good COVID-19 contact tracer. Demo videos are included in the course which help a lot to understand the lecture.

By Candice B

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Dec 2, 2020

This has been extremely informative. I feel that I will be able to help people successfully. We are truly in difficult times and I can help people feel a little better about what they are going through.

By Jack A C

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Nov 30, 2020

It is great to learn with Dr Emily Gurley during these weeks, and I have learned so much major from her sharing. Mostly Importantly, her explanation and teaching were very clear and less complex on set.

By Min N L M

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Oct 30, 2020

It is very helpful and effective course for the learners and this knowledge will help contact tracer a lot in contact tracing to break the chain of COVID-19 and for the good and safety of our community.

By Huy G T

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Aug 12, 2020

This course was very timely and extremely insightful! I thoroughly enjoyed the pace and quizzes that followed each video which helped me practice applying information I learn. Definitely a 10 out of 10!

By Toby B

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Aug 4, 2020

What an experience, I have learned so much and shared all that I have learned with all of my family and friends. thanks for the opportunity to help my community and country through this difficult time.

By Eko P

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Aug 3, 2020

Very good course, so many new things especially on communication skills. Hopefully, this course will bring good for other tracers and will improve contact tracing to become more efficient and effective.

By Pranita G

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Jul 25, 2020

This is a very useful course. I have gained a lot of useful knowledge that I have never heard of COVID-19. It helps me deal with this current situation.

Thank you Dr. Emily S. Gurley

Thank you Coursera.

By Andrew H C

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Jun 30, 2020

The content was presented in an easy to understand, clear and concise manner. Also like the fact that there were videos of scenarios to reinforce the concepts. Good overview on Covid-19 Contact Tracing.

By Mabetlela M G

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Jun 9, 2020

The best course ever. Precise and on point during difficult time of Covid-19. It equips a person to be able to deal with the virus and also to convince people to adhere to principles redarding Covid-19.

By Hong N

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May 29, 2020

Highest quality information, delivered in an efficient learner-friendly fashion. Thanks! If you need to learn quickly and efficiently about COVID-19 and contact tracing it, I can't imagine a better way.

By Bryant Y

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May 27, 2020

I enjoyed the course detailing the origins, history, mechanics of Covid-19. I also appreciated learning about Contact Tracing and the tools of good communication skills and how to apply them to the job.

By Austin H

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May 25, 2020

very well explained to help you understand how to be a better contact tracer and and in detail put you through scenarios to help you better build rapport to better help someone quarantine and stay come.

By Angelina M P

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May 25, 2020

The course is comprehensive, very clear, and easy to navigate. I learned a lot this and I highly recommend it to those interested in contact tracing and those who just want to learn more about COVID-19.

By Michael W

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May 23, 2020

The course was quite enlightening. The Fact that I live in africa where we have scarce resources, I feel the knowledge I ve earned will be of great help to curb this pandemic that has befallen Humanity.

By Veronica S

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May 18, 2020

Excellent course! Course content was detailed, but not difficult to understand and retain. Videos of contact tracers were helpful in understanding communication strategies and contact tracing processes.

By Darla M H

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Jun 7, 2021

very good infomation. i learned so much. the material covered was very clear. i learned a lot about

COVID-19. great teacher, spoke very clearly. thank you for this opportunity. darla h. 6/7/2021

By Aiden O

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Oct 29, 2020

Very informative,well explained,great insights advise and guidance and direction.Thank you and if you have advice on how to apply for jobs in this specialized area of training I would be very greatful.

By Kathleen E

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Oct 23, 2020

Excellent course by the reputable John Hopkins University. The information was organized, informative and easy to navigate. I like that I could take the course on line and at my own pace. Thank you.

By Carol L

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Sep 30, 2020

I love the course because it is well-organized, easy to understand and follow, and the beautiful and calm voice of Dr. Emily Gurley!!! Even though the course is quite long, her voice kept me engaged!!!

By James C

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Sep 22, 2020

Very well constructed course. Videos were concise, each addressing a single topic and with excellent coordination between slides and narration. Dr Gurley did a superb job in the design of the course.

By Donna R

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Sep 20, 2020

This course has taught me so much about COVID-19 and contact tracing. It gives a clear understanding of the disease and transmission as well as how to protect people, their families, and the community.

By Lilian T

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Sep 19, 2020

I took the course in June. It was a great course. However, I did not receive my certificate. I don't know who to get in touch with regarding this concern. How do I get a copy so I can print it? Thanks.

By Andrea L S

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Sep 14, 2020

Thank you for this opportunity I really learned a lot about the course. It helps me to be more knowledgeable about some response to fight against the Covid-19. Thank you again and stay safe to everyone