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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

R

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!

KA

Jun 18, 2020

Awesome! I learn more than a Basic covid19, it gives me value-added, with a detailed process and how to solve the problem with your case contact. To a newcomer, why don't you try it! very recommended.

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By George L

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Aug 14, 2020

Very good course. Well done and great explanations on everything from what the disease is, what is the role of a contact tracer, and how to communicate.

By Shawnay J

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Aug 10, 2020

I learned facts that I didn't know before. I was able to get a better understanding of the virus and what to do when Im on calls with contacts and cases.

By Edith M

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Aug 7, 2020

I have been enlightened about Covid-19 and am elated to be able to be a part of a team to assist in slowing the spread of this extremely dangerous virus.

By Mohammad S Y

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Jul 28, 2020

very well explained in a step by step way. very clear examples to explain complex situation. highlighting the techniques to become a good contact tracer.

By Paul L

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Jul 28, 2020

The course was excellent. I had changes of schedule while studying but, I was able to retain a lot of information because it was broken into small bites.

By Hrishikesh S T

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Jul 21, 2020

The content is really informative and easy to understand. The people in the videos perfectly illustrate the points illustrated in the modules. Good work!

By Ganeshkumar P

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Jul 10, 2020

Highly required at this juncture and it helped me a lot to support our health system. High quality materials. Dr. Ganeshkumar, Scientist, ICMR NIE, India

By Richard W

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Jul 6, 2020

Everything was easy to navigate and very understanding . I got a better understanding of Covid-19, and the work health officials and contact tracers do .

By Fernanda Y R G

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Jul 5, 2020

Un gran curso, que permite aumentar los conocimientos de nosotros como profesionales de salud, así como las tácticas que existen para una escucha activa.

By Gregory F

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Jun 27, 2020

Very clear and easy to understand! Learned a lot about COVID-19, as well as the role of public health and contact tracing to control the spread of COVID.

By Carolyn S

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Jun 19, 2020

Excellent Course. Well presented,informative. The information is necessary in presenting accurate truths regarding covid-`9. Dr. Gurlyis par excellance!!

By Khushii S

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Jun 16, 2020

This course was detailed and easy to understand. Highly recommend for people wanting to acquire accurate knowledge about COVID-19 from a credible source.

By Alexandra R

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Jun 14, 2020

Very thorough and educational. As a healthcare worker, I felt that a lot of this information was extremely useful in my current role. I highly recommend.

By Nicolás R

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Jun 11, 2020

An amazing, simple and well guided course with varied and precise explanations about Covid-19, how it affects people and how can the community help them.

By Tremaine R

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Jun 9, 2020

This was a GREAT Learning experience. Now I can help my Community of The City of Philadelphia stop or even prevent Covid19...

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By Ronnie A G

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Jun 9, 2020

The course is very practical and provides critical information to effectively recognized and identify the elements of the illness and the contact tracing

By Tashika B

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Jun 8, 2020

Modules are easy to understand. You are also able to take notes as you are completing modules. The material are broken down to level that you understand.

By Carol P W

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Jun 8, 2020

easy to understand, informative, concise, excellent instructor. Even if you don't want to continue to be a contract trace you gain a valuable knowledge.

By Yolanda W

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Jun 8, 2020

Very informative, easy to navigate and quizzes allow you to understand the material. I finished quicker than the course estimated which was great for me.

By Aries I

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Jun 8, 2020

Clearly delivered content and very informative. I feel prepared to work as a contact tracer, as well as given helpful tools in my everyday communication.

By Tilly C

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Jun 4, 2020

The modules were extremely organized and communicated very clearly. It made the process of learning about contact tracing less tedious and more engaging.

By Mónica G

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Jun 2, 2020

Excelente curso, aprendí mucho. Muy clara las explicaciones. A parte del tema de la pandemia me dio herramientas para comunicarme mejor. ¡Muchas gracias!

By Christine C

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Jun 1, 2020

This was a clear and concise course. It made learning about contact tracing easy to do with visual and auditory learning techniques. I give it 5/5 stars!

By K. A W

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Jun 1, 2020

An exceptionally well organized, clear, and concise overview of the stellar Covid-19 Contract Tracing Protocol. Well worth the time and effort to pursue.

By Alice A

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Jun 1, 2020

Very clear and covers the basics. The only downside is the music used in the course - it's very depressing and the world is depressing enough right now.