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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

EM

May 22, 2020

Easy to follow and understand. The instructor was very clear and knowledgeable of the subject matter. The vignettes were excellent demonstrations of best practices. I am so happy to be a part of this.

DJ

Jul 1, 2020

This course enlightened my understanding of COVID-19 and contact tracing. It is well written, very clear regarding the training/information and a bonus for the helping the community and professionals.

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By Lady M B

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Nov 4, 2020

Contact tracer what a wonderful experience I have experience with this course. I was afraid at first to do this course cuz, I haven't been in school over 40 years; but the way the professor explain and dictate the work to me made it very easy .The professor was very professional and Direct..

Thanks....

By Lenora F

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Jul 24, 2020

This was a very informative course. Most importantly I was able to go as fast or as slow as I wanted. I was able to stop or rewind, I didn't have to deal with the headache of the class room. I was able to do the course at the end of my day. I love being able to hold my child while completing a course.

By Lauria N T

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Jul 11, 2020

This course is quite informative and easy to comprehend. The course is clear and manageable for a busy mom. Just a couple hours a day worked for me because of my schedule. I highly recommend this course, if not for professional use, but to understand how Covid19 spreads and how to keep everyone safe.

By Zhe R

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Jul 6, 2020

The instruction was very clear, and this course is of moderate usefulness even to someone who isn't planning to become a contact tracer. However, to some people, the pace may seem a bit slow. Overall, the course is very well-organized and easy to understand. Thank you for making it free to the public!

By Ambrose A

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Jun 29, 2020

Excellent course. Packaged in very simple language (only very essential technical terms are used), and every lecture is delivered efficiently with visuals and role play that looked real! If you can read and listen -this course can almost certainly turn you into a contract tracer. Great job Dr. Gurley.

By Kathryn E D

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Jun 23, 2020

I loved this course! I had major surgery and was laid up and took this course. Its took me a little longer but I finished in between having to take medication and follow up with the doctor. I learned so much and hope to use it with my district and possibly for a second income.

Thank you for this course

By Manita J

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Jun 13, 2020

Well, its my first time to join any online classes. I thought it might be boring but I was wrong. It is very interesting and I flow with the content as well. Since, it is very informative as well.as it is very important too. So, i love the content and I am very grateful.to be the part of it. Thank you

By Cheri C

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May 24, 2020

This course is excellent! I learned so much about COVID-19 and contact tracing in such a short span of time. I especially appreciated the scenarios. It was very helpful to see a depiction of real situations involving contact tracers. I definitely see the public health benefit of this intervention.

By Yzavia W H

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May 19, 2020

I enjoyed this course. It was accurate. I learned a lot. Everything was very clearly articulated, The visuals were beautifully done. My instructor Dr. Emily Gurley, PhD, MPH did an excellent job in teaching thiscourse. I would definitely take other courses that she teaches. I do recommend this course.

By Mark S

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May 15, 2020

This course was very impressive, very professionally prepared. I learned a lot about Contact Tracing and the importance of it as a tool to minimize the Corona Virus impact. I encourage everyone to take this course to better understand the societal cooperation needed to stop the spread of this disease.

By Sharrie W

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Oct 20, 2020

Course was thorough and efficient. It provided me with lots information that I will use as a contact tracer. The scenarios gave me good opportunities to reflect on how to respond appropriately to complex situations as well as providing information regarding resources to offer when people are in need.

By Cezar C T

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Sep 19, 2020

The course enabled me to be equipped with the knowledge, techniques and tools in dealing with cases where there is a need to investigate and trace contacts, particularly the current pandemic we are facing - COVID-19.

Thanks for the knowledge you've imparted us, Dr. Gurley of Johns Hopkins University.

By Miguel J

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Jul 19, 2020

Very thorough and clear. Wonderful way to educate oneself with what contact tracing is, how it is effective in regards to COVID-19, and a more depth analysis of what COVID-19 is and how it spreads. Thank you for the information, and for orchestrating such a resourceful class for those to take online.

By murray s

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Jul 12, 2020

Wonderful course. Great way to learn about this Covid-19 and the role of a contract tracer. The material was presented in an easily digestible manner. I got the most out of the role playing and would actually have liked to have watched more. Really appreciate the chance to learn this timely material.

By Sañiego S

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Jul 6, 2020

Excellent course that really helped me understand the many aspects of COVID-19 Contact Tracing and learn about the SARS-CoV-2 virus. As an Applied Anthropologist, this type of course is vital for me to be able to aid the communities I work with in Mexico City during the pandemic and after. Thank you!

By Carol A B

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Jun 26, 2020

This was an excellent course. I completed the ASTHO course, which was required for New Jersey, and took this course to reinforce what I learned there. Coursera was superior to that one, in that it was much more detailed. It was also easier to navigate through the site. Thank you! - Carol Barbieri

By Info D

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Jun 23, 2020

Good course! Good Methodology. I suggest only, improve the Quizzes and the Final Examinations. These, sometimes take not the right answers. Probably it is something of the multiple choice quizzes, where not all the systems (Notebooks, PCs or the browser) support not the design of Exams.

Thanks a Lot!

By Kenyatte W

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Jun 1, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed participating in this program, and the knowledge, wisdom and understanding that I have gained. Whether or not I am selected to be a COVID-19 Contact Tracer, the information, skill and techniques this program has taught me, I consider to be an invaluable personal asset. Thank You.

By John V M

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May 27, 2020

An exceptional course in the midst of the global pandemic we're experiencing. In a gist, even from the comforts of home, you will learn a lot of information and be able to share with others; so that all of us can be informed of the virus and its capabilities and be safe in our homes. Truly wonderful!

By Yvonne m

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Oct 19, 2020

Excellent course with an easy to follow step by step process. Assignments help learning and are useful throughout each module with the final assessment bringing the learning all together. Would definitely need done in stages as too much to do in one attempt. Would recommend to other contact tracers.

By Madhuri K

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Sep 10, 2020

Excellent course. Very well structured, good content - good use of slides and video to demonstrate various scenarios. Dr. Emily Gurley presented in a clear manner, kept the content continuity from one module to the next. Flow of information is really good. Like the emphasis on communication skills.

By Cassandra J B

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Jul 13, 2020

Dr. Gurley presented the information in such a clear, straightforward manner. She makes the contact tracing process and why it's so important easy to understand. The videos showing the interactions between the contact tracers and the cases and contacts were very also extremely well done and helpful.

By DHANIL K

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Jun 26, 2020

Excellent course. It is kept simple but includes all aspects related to Contact tracing to be included. Many things which we miss such as effective communication are well narrated. Attending this course will be very helpful not just in the COVID-19 case but in every future infectious disease season.

By namita n

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Jun 17, 2020

The course was really helpful and easy to learn. This was an informative course especially at the time of the pandemic. The language was easy to understand and the delivery of the lecture was very clear.

I recommend this course to all those who are eager to learn about coronavirus (contact tracing).

By Carolee B

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Jun 2, 2020

Thank you for providing such an in depth course on Contact Tracing, This course was detailed and easy to follow the instructor was knowledgeable, this course was easy to follow and was completely on topic. This was a wealthy of knowledge. I would definitely take another course from this professor.