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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 María C L

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Jul 26, 2020

Ha sido un curso excelente. Bien fundamentado y en un lenguaje comprensible. Los facilitadores le han dado la secuencia para lograr los objetivos del mismo.

Felicidades a los encargados de impartirlo.

By Ng L J

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Jul 24, 2020

Very insightful and enlightening on how contact tracers manage the battle against COVID-19! Hopefully when this pandemic is over, we will remember this method in the many generations yet to come. ;)

By Isha M

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Jul 3, 2020

it is really helpful and i am very gratefully to the instructor and organiser of this course .very clear and easy language. thank you so much. please make such courses with certifications more often.

By Pushpendra S

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Jul 1, 2020

This is good thing to know about how this pandemic virus SARC Cov -2 spread infecion higher rate in age group abov3 the 65 year old.

So keep wear the mask and washing the hand with soap and senatizer

By Steven C D

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Jun 30, 2020

This was a very clear and yet comprehensive class. It was easy to take and I could take at my convenience, which was very helpful. I will recommend to those who have the time & ability to take this!

By Patricia M B

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Jun 28, 2020

Great course full of excellent information provided in a clear manner. Enjoyed taking it and learning so much about Covid19. Thank you so much for providing it. Hope to become a contact tracer soon.

By José A U P

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Jun 24, 2020

Hasta ahora, es la herramienta de capacitación virtual acerca del COVID-19 que ha aportado más conocimientos prácticos, con escenarios reales y cómo afrontarlos, que yo haya visto; muy buen material.

By Claudine B

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Jun 4, 2020

I learned and gained vital information to move forward with my daily activities and to use the information I've learned to also educate others and what in do and look for in the work place. Thank you

By Victor M

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May 29, 2020

Even if I live outside the US and not likely to follow up on contacts, it's very clear and informative. It takes 5 to 6 hours, so on a weekend you can do it. It can help you and the people around you.

By DJ L L

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May 27, 2020

The course was very informative. I learned so much more than I thought I knew. It really prepares you to be able to do contact tracing. I’m really excited to possibly get a job as a contact tracer.

By Ramona B

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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!

By Grady S

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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.

By Daphne M

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Dec 24, 2020

This course was very informative not just as it relates to Covid-19 but also in the way we should deal and interact with people. Enjoyed learning about the time frames for incubation, isolation etc.

By Lalitha K

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Dec 6, 2020

Excellent course. I thoroughly enjoyed attending it. Please include FAQS regarding possible job opportunities link to appear after a student passes the test.

Thank you for your efforts!

Lalitha Kannan.

By William C

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Dec 4, 2020

The course provided with with much info about COVID-19, who it develops and transmitted. It help calm so of my fears about it but also highlighted the importance in getting this virus under control.

By Patricia C G

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Nov 16, 2020

Very easy to understand. Great guidance on how to conduct a good interview to maximize the time spent with a client. This will definitely help me in my work as a Contact Tracer. Thank you so much.

By Kyley C

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Oct 27, 2020

This was my first course on Coursera offered by JHU. I fount it to be very precise, informative and up to date. I greatly appreciated and enjoyed the balance of visual and verbal learning offerings.

By Richard J

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Oct 25, 2020

Excellent course that presents very difficult information in a clear and concise way and will be of immense benefit for contact tracers. Much can be added as we move through the pandemic of COVID 19.

By Kumar N

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Sep 11, 2020

The course was informative with the resources and information that was available at the time the course was completed. Since our knowledge of the virus is very fluid, a few things are not up to date.

By Herearii M

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Sep 6, 2020

I'm very glad to have understood this course. I can understand how healthcare the fight of COVID-19 really works. And, this course provides me a certificate and give me interesting skills. Thank you!

By Allan G

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Aug 20, 2020

It's very helpful to me even though I am not a contact tracer. It's very informative because it deepens my knowledge about this COVID-19 and the things that should be done when one is being infected.

By Jenna N

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Aug 14, 2020

Very informational, clear, and easy to understand. Gave me a better understanding of COVID-19 and I feel confident that I could succeed as a contact tracer and really help during this time of crisis.

By Kyle Y W K

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Aug 11, 2020

This was an excellent and helpful resource in understanding COVID-19 from a professional point of view and also to be able to communicate effectively with people in times of distress and uncertainty.

By Anthony J

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Aug 10, 2020

Initially I thought it was too easy but it progressed nicely at the end and I actually had to work pretty hard in the last few modules, and I actually learned thing s about the virus, I did not know.

By bertha R

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Jul 31, 2020

I think this was a very informative course.Awesome class John Hopkins.I have learned more with this class about Corona virus, then I have learned from the news in 5 months.Thank you for educating me.