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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 Alaric R

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Jul 19, 2020

Excellent Course , Very knowledgeable. I enjoyed it . i am sure it will help a lot especially in this moment with the COVID -19 Pandemic ramping as is is now. Thank You, again excellent course.

By Narasinga P P

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Jul 17, 2020

Felt knowledgeable to talk and deal with COVID 19 issues. My misconceptions have gone. Now easy to use the technical terms as Case, Contact, Infection, etc. Feels like an authority to an extent.

By Catherine D

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Jul 10, 2020

I liked the flow, variety of activities, role playing examples. Thank you for this learning. This gave me an overview of contact tracing roles and responsibilities so I can support my community

By Scott R N

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Jul 6, 2020

I found this course outstanding! Just the right amount of COVID-19 background and contract-tracing skills and information. Thank you JH for offering this tuition free as a great public service!

By Valerie R

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Jul 6, 2020

This course was informative and easy to understand. I do think that the information regarding the incubation period should be clearer or the answer choices for this question need to be rephrased.

By Andrea S

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Jun 28, 2020

Thank you for this great class! Dr. Gurley did a wonderful job presenting clear and concise information I very much enjoyed this class -- and it was my firsf online class that I have ever taken.

By Gina D

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Jun 11, 2020

I really enjoyed learning about the benefits of being a contact tracer. I feel like I have more information now about Covid-19 and hopefully will have the ability to assist others in the future.

By Antimo M C

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Jun 9, 2020

The most easy-to-learn, explicative and in-depth course on the topic. Valuable ethical-legal references and precious communication insights. A successful integration between academ and workplace.

By Martha E D

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Jun 7, 2020

Very though tout, easy to understand and none of the question are created to trick. Sincerely trying to help teach people how to communicate about public health and teaching how to problem solve.

By rinreiphy k

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Jun 5, 2020

The course is very informative and saliently significant. I'm genuinely interested in taking up more of the courses available. An excellent opportunity for the learners. Noteworthy organization.

By Greg J

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Jun 4, 2020

Extremely informative and the presentation of materials are excellent. It's a lot to learn, but quite interesting. I highly recommend for those who may want to pursue a role in contact tracing.

By Kathleen E

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May 30, 2020

Very well presented. I enjoyed the course and would recommend to others. It successfully conveys how important contact tracing is and why the process is critical to gather accurate information.

By Daniel O R

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May 28, 2020

Excelente, muy entretenido y de contenidos muy didácticos, lo encontré perfecto.

Mis felicitaciones a la instructora y a Coursera por entregar estos contenidos tan atingentes a la realidad actual.

By Sara S Y

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May 27, 2020

This course shows the benefits, processes of contract tracing. This course shows how contact tracing can decrease the spread of COVID-19. This course shows real- life examples of contact tracing.

By J Z

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May 27, 2020

This course provided easy to understand information and useful tips on communication in a difficult time.

Hopefully, together, we can curb the spread of this disease and prevent more loss of life.

By Rachal N

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May 23, 2020

This course was informative and helpful to me as a Registered Nurse. It will help me answer questions from my patients and community members. Thank you for offering this excellent CE opportunity!

By Janice R

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May 22, 2020

This was a wonderful and informative course that will enable me to be a part of stopping the spread of this virus. Thanks to the teachers and to the philanthropists who made all of this possible!

By Joan V

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May 22, 2020

Good information through an easily accessed and laid out presentation. Regardless of if one will be a tracer or ot, this is good to do for one's own knowledge in a time of confusing information.

By Harbir S

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May 18, 2020

Excellent, well pu together course that builds knowledge and practical skill in a step wise fashion. Great reviews after every module. I feel confident becoming a contact tracer after taking this

By Jennifer W

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May 17, 2020

This is an excellent course, not just on how much information it gives about SARS-CoV-2, but also on other necessary skills that can be used in all areas of communicating with people effectively.

By amber m

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Apr 16, 2021

very well layed out. the speaker was interesting and informative. there was one time the slides didnt match the speaker on the 24 hours, they said 3 days without fever. i believe at beginning

By aaron s

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Jan 26, 2021

This was a very well put together course on contact tracing and has help me become more aware of how isolating and quarantining time lines work and how I can be the best contact tracer I can be.

By Novie A S

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Nov 4, 2020

This course is really a great help to know about the pandemic that we are facing right now. I learned a lot and this learning will surely help me to cope up with today's public health emergency.

By Dean T

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Oct 27, 2020

This was a very informative and important training. I was able to obtain various tools and techniques in conducting contact tracing, and to be effective in gathering of information. Thank you.

By Cy N

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Oct 7, 2020

This course is packed with valuable information. It's easy to follow and I learned the material quickly. I appreciate the lessons about respect for ALL people when working as a contact tracer.