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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 SIDIBE A

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Jul 22, 2020

The modules are excellent. They are delivered quite clearly. My expectations were largely met. I acquired an important background to support the actors in the fight against COVID-19. Congratulations!

By Arturo E L L

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Jul 12, 2020

I was not sure what skills I would have learned in this course, but after taking it, I am confident that I can share knowledge and provide assistance to other people to help them in these hard times.

By Sydra D

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Jun 26, 2020

This course was very helpful intriguing, and interesting. I look forward to being comfortable in the future about the proper safety mechanisms and approaches to stop the spread of any other diseases.

By Nancy B

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Jun 25, 2020

Excellent course, the narrator was very articulate and went at a great pace through all the modules i would recommend this course to all even if you do not plan on seeking a carer in Contact Tracing

By Chad W

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Jun 21, 2020

Great class. Straight-forward, relevant information presented in an organized manner. Really enjoyed the class and would recommend to anyone who wants to help their community through this pandemic.

By Sandra W

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Jun 20, 2020

It has been 20+ years since I have taken a class outside of my workplace. This course is easy to understand and contains enough quizzes and examples to help you understand the concepts.

Thank you.

By Glenda K

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Jun 19, 2020

I enjoyed this course . Now I know more about COVID-19 and the importance of isolation and quarantine. After watching this I believe contact tracing is important for public health and the community .

By Cynthia W E

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Jun 17, 2020

This course was extremely beneficial to me and I learned so much. The presenter, Emily Gurley, Phd, is a remarkable presenter and she made it all so clear and efficient. I would highly recommend it,

By Victor R

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Jun 16, 2020

Great course! Timely. Relevant. Informative. Expertly conceived and taught. Would recommend this course to anyone interested in taking a step forward in our collective struggle against COVID-19.

By Judy D

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Jun 15, 2020

Excellent for laymen but is there a way to do one for licensed health professionals to skip some things? It was a helpful review in some areas so not a criticism just would have finished much sooner.

By Jessica I

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Jun 9, 2020

I learned so much! I am confident I can accomplish the task and I feel comfortable informing my family and friends on details that will help them understand the virus as well as the tracing process.

By Md. Z H

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Jun 6, 2020

It's a Great Course During My Quarantine And Lockdown days. I have Learned Many Important Information On covid-19 which will keep me and My family safe.

Thanks to courseera and John Hopkins university

By Mario R

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May 31, 2020

Great course! Clear lectures help you to understand the ins and outs of contact tracing, and its importance as a public good! Looking forward to implementing this in the real world to fight Covid-19!

By Michael C

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May 30, 2020

Extremely informative; I have a much better appreciation for the work a contract tracer does, and how important it can be to slow the spread. I think this information could be useful to many people.

By Cynthia S

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May 28, 2020

This course was very well presented and provided valuable information. I feel that anyone with a desire to work as a contact traces would be very successful in that position after taking this course.

By Marguerite A

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May 25, 2020

I feel this is an excellent course for new contact tracers or those thinking of assisting with contact tracing. I enjoyed the professor, pace, clarity and the combination of learning tools provided.

By Jason C

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May 24, 2020

Very informative course on the etiology of the virus and also preventative methods and skills to combat this first in our lifetime pandemic. Very informative and easy tutorials to manage this course.

By Ryan B

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Aug 11, 2021

Excellent course. I learned a lot about contact tracing and when people should quarantine. This certificate actually got me a job as a Contact Tracer, which I wasn't expecting. Absolutely fantastic.

By Rizwana D Z

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Feb 22, 2021

This is one of the most interesting and knowledgeable course on Coursera. I'm really glad that I completed the course and earned a certificate. The videos and the PDF documents are very informative!

By Jason J

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Dec 21, 2020

This was a challenging course that you must pay attention to the information you read. It is not difficult but so many of the things sound almost the same, so you must be cognizant of the questions.

By Darryl M J

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Oct 17, 2020

Not complicated to understand, very intuitive, explains in great detail problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills to effectively trace contacts and stop the spread of coronavirus.

By Renata R

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Oct 6, 2020

Amazing! I've learned so much, and I love how this course tied some important aspects of Psychological First Aid into understanding how to properly address a person who may have COVID-19. Thank you!

By Immanuel J I

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Oct 5, 2020

I feel happy for completing the course offered by Johns Hopkins University. My special thanks to Dr. Emily Gurley, PhD, MPH, Associate Scientist for helping me to understand the content effectively.

By Denise L

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Oct 4, 2020

This course very clearly and methodically explains the SARS COV-2 virus and contact tracing. The vignettes are effectively used to demonstrate and make examples that help make the points very clear.

By Emmanuel J L D

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Oct 3, 2020

This course taught me the basics of contact tracing in this pandemic. I can say that I have learned a lot since I started this course. I am grateful to Dr. Gurley for leading the way to this course.