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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 William P

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Aug 20, 2020

Very informative and understanding on the protocol of contact tracing. Highly recommend this course for those working with contract tracing and if you just want general knowledge on the protocol

By Jenifer J

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Aug 15, 2020

The course was very interesting and informative. They explained things in a way that was easy to understand. I loved how you were able to take notes by saving the slide and highlighting text.

By Matthew E

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Jul 20, 2020

Explained very easily to comprehend. Definitely interesting and am happy to know that I have acquired new skills to help end the pandemic. Dr. Emily Guerly is an amazing professor. THANK YOU! :)

By Olisia S

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Jul 13, 2020

Excellent course!

I really enjoyed listening to Emily Gurley. She explains everything very clearly and gives examples to each subject.

Thank you for the new knowledge and new skills you gave me :)

By Ann W

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Jun 17, 2020

This is an excellent course and provides answers to what the virus is, how it began, how to take precautions, and everything else pertinent to understanding COVID-0 and how it can affect people.

By Jinit M

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Jun 11, 2020

This course has been very helpful and informative and I acquired a good basic knowledge about COVID-19. Thanks to Coursera and John Hopkins University for making it very clear and easy to learn.

By Jason F

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Jun 10, 2020

The course was very informative and helpful. The course was easy to take and it was very clear. The instructor did an exceptional job at the course and helping relay her knowledge in the course.

By Tamara B

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Jun 9, 2020

Very informative and pleasant to complete. I like the teacher's voice and the actors. The information was clearly laid out and seemed comprehensive, although I can see I will need more training!

By Chad C

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Jun 9, 2020

Very clear and easy to understand course. A fun and informative learning experience...I would recommend everyone take the course even if they don't ultimately become a Contact Tracer. Thank you!

By Jessica F

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Jun 6, 2020

I learned a lot in a short period of time. The course was excellent taught and easy to follow. I firmly believe we can stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, with the effective use of contact tracing.

By Leslie E

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Jun 5, 2020

Excellent course and extremely informative! Covered many of my own questions about Covid-19 that will not only allow me to help others but to also help protect myself from contracting SARS-CoV-2

By Daniell O

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Jun 1, 2020

Thank you for offering this course at no charge, I will surely share with my organization's contact person for training of staff since we work directly with a vulnerable and high risk population

By Haley M

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May 30, 2020

Very informative course in teaching Contact Tracing Techniques. These techniques not only apply to COVID-19 but, they are very useful, if there would be another epidemic outbreak in rural areas.

By Lynn R

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May 28, 2020

Great course. Note : some of the answers will change with respect to technology, like the phone that will beep when someone with COVID-19 is nearby. It exists, just not in the public realm yet.

By Elena D A D

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May 26, 2020

I think this is a great course that give us very important information to learn more about the Covid 19 that help us to make a difference in the comunity but also to help us to fight this virus

By Maria C

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May 25, 2020

Helped me understand the facts related to COVID19 (infectious period, incubation period, isolation, quarantine) and how important contact tracing is to help decrease the transmission of disease.

By Alex R

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May 25, 2020

This was an excellent course. It was extremely informative and very concise. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning about COVID-19 and how to do contact tracing.

By Mary P

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May 25, 2020

The training was developed very well. Not too fast or slow. Not too vague or detailed. Useful information was provided for anyone interested in assisting with contact tracing in their community.

By Wilfred E

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May 24, 2020

Excellent learning platform for COVID-19 Cases and Contact tracing. The courses are informative and module is comprehensive and easy to follow navigate while learning. I strongly recommend it!!!

By Marcel R D

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May 24, 2020

It is an excellent course, essential to contribute effectively and constructively to this pandemic. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it is really enriching ... I am very grateful !!!

Marcel

By Kipkem H

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May 23, 2020

It is an excellent start to learn about the challenges going forward for those with COVID-19. Very helpful in thinkin about what you actually know as the science and knowledge of COVID-19 grows.

By MARGARET S

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May 19, 2020

Very informative in an easy to understand format. Lessons were a good length to hold interest and include all pertinent information. The speaker was easy to understand and spoke at a good speed.

By Katherine C

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May 18, 2020

Very impressed with course. I am recently retired RN from JHU and I hope to help as contact tracer. This was a really good course in every sense and not only did I learn a lot I also enjoyed it.

By Angie H

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May 18, 2020

Very informative course. The presentation was clear and easy to understand. The mixture of videos, reading and lectures made the course interesting and engaging. Thanks for offering this course!

By Vidyaprabha W

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May 17, 2020

This course was really good and ade me understand different definitions and terminology related to COVID 19. It helped me to understand the value to developing rapport and proper communications.