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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

DL

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.

NA

May 4, 2021

This course is truly helpful and timely. It taught me a lot about the whole process and importance of contact tracing, and how this essential tool can help in reducing the cases of COVID-19 worldwide.

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By Jose G

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May 18, 2020

Great over of contact tracing for COVID-19. Easy to follow and understand. Also, good tips on how to communicate with contacts.

By Howard R

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May 17, 2020

Dr. Hurley is a knowledgeable and engaging lecturer, information is presented in a clear and logical manner. Strongly recommend

By Rachel W

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May 16, 2020

I found this course gave me a better understanding of Covid-19 and how the correct process of contacting the case and contacts.

By David T

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May 16, 2020

Script is very well written, good use of known communication and interaction skills. The scenarios were well done, good actors.

By pamela b

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May 14, 2020

I learned a lot. I hope I will be as good as Amy! (Tracer who was shown as an example). Thank you for the consise information.

By ArtistHalima H B

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Feb 16, 2022

This course was challenig adn extremely informative. Very clear, and the videos did a good job of convey the concepts. Thanks.

By Mark K

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Jan 11, 2021

Good to know about how to quarantine myself from family members if I have covid-19 or someone who lives nearby me.

Good stuff!!

By Kriston L

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Jan 3, 2021

i learned too much in such a short period of time..i look forward to learning more about void -19 and furthering my education.

By Kelly L

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Nov 30, 2020

Super easy and informative. Everyone should take this. It says a week or more but i finished this course in less than 2 hours.

By Deleted A

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Nov 10, 2020

This course was excellent and a very good resource not only for contact tracing but for general knowledge regarding SARS Cov-2

By Daniel K

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Oct 26, 2020

Interesting course on effective communications during a medical emergency. Skills covered can easily be used in other fields.

By Antonietto R E

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Sep 26, 2020

Very helpful in understanding SARS - CoV-2. Gave me a lot of knowledge about the virus. Help me in conducting contact tracing.

By Jacqueline D

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Sep 22, 2020

Great course to learn the basics of contact tracing. Complex information presented in a format that is very easy to understand

By Roy A

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Sep 22, 2020

Correct

In this scenario, there are large crowds of people who are likely to be in close or proximate contact with one another.

By Mohan s G

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Sep 21, 2020

It was very information and interesting and I enjoy participating in this course looking forward so that it helps in my career

By Lorelyn D

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Sep 17, 2020

Very well explained! I learned so much and I feel more confident about the COVID-19 than ever! Thank you, Dr. Emily S. Gurley.

By Dr. T T

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Sep 14, 2020

Excellent course. I completed it and received my certification, and cannot determine why it is still listed on my course list.

By Michael L

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Sep 11, 2020

The course was very informative. I realize it is a little more than just making a few calls and talking to possible contacts.

By Thomas R A

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Sep 8, 2020

The entire experience was well worth it given all that's currently going on. The course was easy to follow very informational.

By NGUYEN H Q

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Aug 26, 2020

This course helped me to learn more useful information about Covid 19 and how to take care of public health. Thank you so much

By Gisela D

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Aug 18, 2020

Great, easy to understand course. Can work at your own pace. Will consider taking other courses with Coursera in the future.

By Cathy D

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Aug 18, 2020

I truly enjoyed this course on Covid-19 Contact Tracing. It was informative, enlightening and educational on so many levels...

By Darryl M

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Aug 16, 2020

Excellent, clear, and concise training on what skills you need to know, understand and have to be a contact tracer. Thank you.

By Dimpal K

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Jul 30, 2020

Not Difficult at all and extremely informative! Super helpful in really understanding what COVID-19 is and how to help others.

By Maria G

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Jul 29, 2020

I really feel great that I was able to learn about Contact Tracing on CoVID-19 now I am ready to help in my community be safe.