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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....

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May 3, 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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Jul 11, 2020

Very modern and effective way to learn bout Covid-19 and contact tracing. The resources are very complete and helpful. The excercises and quizes are relevant and prepare you for doing contact tracing.

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By Stu M

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Feb 20, 2022

I think it was a good course that covered the topics and did not try to turn people who do not need to be into epidemiologists and scientists but did give enough for non science and medical people do understand enough to do the job. Thank You Dr. Emily.

By Robin T

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Nov 18, 2021

This Contact Tracing course has been an excellent resource in educating me on the Coronavirus transmission, as well as; allowing me to utilize my knowledge to obtain an employment opportunity necessary to help eradicate this disease within my community.

By Kenia C

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Oct 22, 2020

COVID-19 Contact Tracing course was an informative program on contact tracing. It provided me with clear, concise and updated instruction on being an entry level effective Contact Tracer.I recommend this course to anyone who has interest in this field.

By Amber G

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Sep 30, 2020

Very informative course. The course reiterated some information that I already knew, but expanded on a lot that I didn't know. I appreciate that the information in course has been updated to reflect the current CDC recommendations / information. Thanks!

By Chanell H

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Sep 11, 2020

This was an awesome course! Dr. Gurley did a great job providing explanations and examples. Some of the skills learned in this course are applicable throughout life. I am more knowledgeable about COVID-19 and feel empowered to serve as a contact tracer.

By John E F

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Sep 10, 2020

Very insightful and educational as well as informative to the virus we know as COVID 19. I am absolutely glad I took this course to better understand the pandemic and the procedures in place to prevent the spread of this virus to the world's population.

By Anthony F

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Sep 3, 2020

This was a very helpful course and it provided a lot of great information on COVID-19. I appreciated all of the videos as they helped illustrate many of the concepts associated with recognizing the disease and how to effectively perform contact tracing.

By LORETTA V

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Aug 27, 2020

Information was updated and very informative. Thank you for a better understanding of Covid-19. I will be using this information with teachers, students and parents as necessary. We will be face to face learning, here at Resnik Middle School, Sept 8,

By Gcobani Q

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Jul 11, 2020

Wonderful course. Very clear and well paced. While I understand the use of multiple choice in the social context, it did not always work well for some answers that required more argumentative responses. However, this was not ultimately a major obstacle.

By Evita F

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Jul 5, 2020

I suggest this course is done by any individual interested in helping to reduce transmission of infection. The language is simple and clear. It should not be restricted only to HCW . Ordinary but concerned citizens should be encouraged to do the course.

By Eleanor R

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Jun 24, 2020

Very informative. I learned a lot about CoVid-19 and Contact Tracing. I hope I will put it to good use.

I am in the medical field, a Medical Technologist. I need continuing ed units each yr. It would be nice if this also had continuing ed units credits.

By ERIS B P B O

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Jun 23, 2020

La dinámica es muy buena, ya que enseguida hay una evaluación donde te permite evaluarte, es un poco intenso y exigente pero excelente ya que la explicación es muy fácil de comprender hay muchos ejemplos y ejercicios que permiten hacer un buen contacto.

By Linda C T

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Jun 17, 2020

This course was good overview of the skills needed to interview successfully and to assist a Case or contact as needed, in order to bring about a good outcome for both. It also allowed each of the individuals to have a partner on the journey to wellness

By Kim Y

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Jun 12, 2020

Being a Sr. X-ray Tech this as given me a much broader perspective in my health care modality. This course was extremely informative. I will carry what I have learned and also help to educate others. I hope to get a permanent job as a Contact Tracker.

By Deleted A

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Jun 9, 2020

Amazingly comprehensive. I feel well informed to not only be a contact tracer but also be an asset in my family and community on how to stay safe, effectively. Thank you for this opportunity to be apart of the process to eradicate the spread of Covid-19

By Adriane T B

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May 28, 2020

I have learn so much from this course, and the main reason why is because of the well-spoken Emily Gurley. She made the it so easy to understand and stay focus. I would love to have the opportunity to become a Contact tracer.

Thanks Adriane Taylor-Baker

By LAURA V

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May 28, 2020

This course is truly valuable in understanding how to be an efficient and effective Contact Tracer. The lessons learned in these modules certainly are helpful and will hopefully assist in the process of curtailing and/or eliminating infectious diseases.

By Doug S

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May 27, 2020

I got a bit hung up on the nomenclature for things that are very obvious such as "paraphrasing" etc. Other than that, it is very straightforward and pretty obvious. Active listening and reflecting back emotion is key as well as documenting symptoms etc.

By Helen M T

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May 24, 2020

I found this course to be very well designed, concise and informative. Dr. Gurley's expertise created a course that was organized and able to meet a vast number of individuals in their quest to expand their knowledge around a complex and evolving topic.

By Sahib p S

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May 19, 2020

It is one of the best course, this course provides me the knowledge of COVID-19 and how the contact tracking is one of the best features for stopping the pandemic.

Thanks to Dr. Emily S. Gurley for providing such a great course for free in this pandemic.

By Sudhakar B

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May 17, 2020

Learnt about transmission, stopping, how to trace case and contact , isolation and quarantine, investigating, and more so how to deal with them (rapport building, active listening, embracing complexity and addressing people, process and context issues)

By MICHELLE T

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May 15, 2020

The training was comprehensive, clear and user friendly. I enjoyed the short videos followed by post tests. It facilitated retaining the learned information. Also, short videos prevented it from being overwhelming. It did not appear long and laborious.

By FangYin L

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May 20, 2021

It will be able to more faster or well known of COVID-19, and therefore we have the basic public health knowledge to provide global hygiene a positive and a correct action, can be a best foundational course to sanitation system staff in any government.

By Robert Y

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Dec 17, 2020

Very Good course i recommend it even if you weren't getting training for a career with it, Teaches you how to be very helpful with patients and customers, good communication skills, and teaches you more on how the Covid-19 Virus works and its processes

By Timothy K H

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Oct 11, 2020

This course is very informative and helpful with understanding coronavirus and how to handle the difficult task of being a contact tracer. I feel the information was well discussed and explained and teaches one how to properly work as a contact tracer.