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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 aura m

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Sep 11, 2020

Excelente, suprepamente claros los contenido y los ejemplos brindados facilitan el proceso de aprendizaje. Destaco como valor agregado las simulaciones que permiten aproximarse a diferentes escenarios.

By Gordon K

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Aug 27, 2020

was smooth and seemed comprehensive. perhaps the most challenging issue is not covered however, given recent news stories of low response rates for phone calls, and refusal by respondents to cooperate.

By Kristy M

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Jul 18, 2020

Very informative! I took the course to learn more about Covid-19, but I feel that I learned so much that I actually feel really ready to be a contact tracer! Thank you. I really enjoyed this course!

By Stephen F

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Jul 18, 2020

Instructor was precise and clear. Examples all kept my attention. Thank you for this. This was a fantastic course and I will use it in my company to help make good decisions for all of my employees.

By Kuan J L

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Jul 14, 2020

A very informative course with helpful insight regarding COVID-19. Also appreciate the video examples that better explained the actual process of contact tracing and effective communication strategies.

By Karen M B

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Jul 3, 2020

It is my opinion that all members of society could benefit from the basics found in this course. Thank you for opening the opportunity for me to become an informed and positive contributor to humanity.

By ERNESTO J G S

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Jul 1, 2020

Muy buena informacion acerca de como ayudar a la gente con COVID 19 y como cortar las cadenas de infeccion de este virus, muy util para toda persona que maneje personal o se dedique a la salud publica.

By Denise R

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Jun 19, 2020

Exceptional course. Thorough, clear and pertinent information. I highly recommend the course for anyone interested in learning about COVID19 even if you are not interested in becoming a contact tracer.

By Jackie

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Jun 18, 2020

Very easy to understand. Voice level clear and concise and kind. Videos were very helpful. Great repetition to remind learner of material already taught and spiral back previous learning. Very fluid

By Brian P J

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Jun 13, 2020

The COVID-19 Contact Tracing course was very informative, and was presented in a clear and concise format. I would recommend this course to anyone considering serving the community as a Contact Tracer.

By Lisa A

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Jun 8, 2020

I enjoyed this course. The only issue was sometimes in the last module after the mid-video stoppages it would just repeat over and over until I manually skipped ahead. But content and format was great!

By Bridget M

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Jun 4, 2020

I enjoyed the course. The instructors are very clear and pleasant. Straight to the point. I recommend that everyone to take this course. We all need to know and understand what we are all dealing with.

By Tinkouse D

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May 30, 2020

I found this course very informational. I was able to clear up a lot of misconceptions I had about Covid-19. I think it's a good place to start for anyone who wants to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

By William B

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May 25, 2020

Exceptional and informative, this is crucial knowledge in a time of unprecedented global change. I'm grateful for this course and Dr. Gurley's communicative approach. Do not hesitate; take this course.

By June M

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May 24, 2020

Very clear and easy to understand good diagrams to explain Isolation Quarantine time frames

Excellent curse explained a lot, feel able to do Contact tracing

The Examples shown were very good. Thank you

By Frances O

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May 21, 2020

A very important course during this troubling times. The course gives a clear explanation about what is COVID-19, the differences between isolation and quarantine and the procedures of contact tracing.

By Lisa O

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May 21, 2020

Thank you for this opportunity. This course was very informative, easy to navigate and access. The curriculum was easy to comprehend and follow. I feel I have the tools to become a contact tracer.

By Roxanne A

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May 19, 2020

Thank you for the opportunity , to learn fundamental aspects of Covid-19 . I have learnt a great amount of awareness . I look forward to becoming a Contact Tracer , and help society slow this pandemic.

By Jennifer S

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May 18, 2020

Really enjoyed the class. Learned a lot about the importance of timing, coordination and information gathering during a public health crisis and how it can affect the outcome and mitigate the severity.

By Lorena P

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Jan 27, 2022

I really like how the teacher was very clear in the subjects. Tone and pace was great. It was also very easy and understandable how to go back into videos and assignments. I enjoyed this course!!

By Akash T

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May 19, 2021

I'm learned in this COVID 19 course what everyone's concerns are in keeping safe. This course will give me the ability to help many people understand how they protect those they come in contact with.

By Kristi L M

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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!

By Rebecca O

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Nov 3, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. There were many concepts that were conveyed in a clear and concise manner and it helped me better understand the complexities of living with COVID-19 in our society.

By JENNIFER M D

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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!

By nicholas b

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Aug 20, 2020

Well written, good examples, very good knowledge checks. Thank you to Dr. Gurley and her team for putting this together. Thank you Johns Hopkins University for making this course available worldwide!