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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 Grace L

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Jul 19, 2020

I am in the HR profession and took this course to plan for our company's return back to the office. Loved the material, the set up of the course, and the knowledge checks. I would also recommend to all of those who uncertain about COVID-19 and want to be aware and knowledgeable.

By Paul J

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Jun 30, 2020

Great course, I wish more people would take it. I feel Contract tracing is essential if we are going to beat this disease. Even if you don't end up working as a contact tracer, you will learn valuable information about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from Covid-19.

By Sandy F

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Jun 29, 2020

I found this training to be very informative. I feel I learned more about this virus through this training then on TV or social media. I believe I would be a great Contact Tracer if given a chance. I would recommend this training to others that wanted to know more about COVID-19.

By Iris C

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Jun 25, 2020

This course is one of the best taught, organized and best assessed courses that I have ever done.

I love the mini-formative assessments, which made the summative assessment more manageable.

It is amazing how important social skills are for someone to be a successful contact tracer.

By Chris D N

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Jun 22, 2020

I'm so super thankful to have had the opportunity to take this course! You all are to be commended for providing this opportunity for me and others across the U.S. and beyond. It was well presented and so very interesting that I was eager to complete it. Thank God for you all.

By Anita M B

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Jun 9, 2020

This was an awesome course. It equips you to really understand the magnitude of dealing with infectious diseases. The knowledge I have gained has been invaluable to me. Taking this course has even help to dispell my own fears, doubts and uncertainties during this time. Thank you!

By Bernard P

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Jun 2, 2020

I really got a real good glimpse on the ends and outs of contact tracing . A balance of social worker and investigator. And to be empathic to what a lot of people are going through. I'd like to thank the instructor she was really proficient and I could understand every exercise.

By Devashish T

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May 28, 2020

This is a must-do course for all Contact tracers and those willing to volunteer in this period of crisis. The course has been articulated with relevant content, real-life video demonstrations, Q&A which makes the learner learn by living the experience of an actual contact tracer.

By Edward Z

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May 26, 2020

Really thorough work on the teaching of this course. The pace was excellent and the terminology presented was easy to learn and follow. Really appreciated the vignette examples and having the student become aware beforehand of the complexities that such work can and will present.

By CELESTINO G E J

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May 24, 2020

Awesome course. I've always wanted to go back to school but my busy life stops me from doing it but with Coursera it brought back some excitement inside me and gave me some confidence again. This course is definitely I can use and help out stop this Pandemic. Thank you so much!!!

By Charles M

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May 18, 2020

I found this course to be very informative and helpful. It not only prepares one to be a Contact Tracer, but I found the facts and information quite comforting during this time. I can only hope to share the knowledge and comfort that I have received here as a tool to help others.

By Karen S D

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May 15, 2020

Very helpful and educational. Thank you for providing this at a time when it is so important that our country get this virus under control. Dr Gurley is obviously very educated about contact tracing and COVID-19. She is an excellent teacher and was very clear in her explanations.

By Karen D F O

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Jan 23, 2021

En realidad me encantó mucho y me gustaría que colocaran mucho más cursos así porque nos ayudan en nuestro aprendizaje y en nuestro autocuidado yCómo tener una comunicación espontánea con los enfermos de Covitt Cómo tener una comunicación espontánea con los enfermos de COVID 19

By Joseph B P

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Dec 3, 2020

This is a very relevant and timely course in the time of pandemic and will come in handy in any and future health crises. This course is comprehensively structured and is very easy to understand with a lot of knowledge and learning that do not overwhelm first-time course takers.

By Julissa C S

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Nov 14, 2020

Awesome course by Ms. Gurley! I really enjoyed it, learned and look forward to applying all the concepts and knowledge gathered in this course to help humanity in such difficult pandemic times. Thank you so much for making this valuable information available to all!!! Julissa

By Daniela H

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Oct 12, 2020

Me ayudó a entender mejor la enfermedad de nuestra pandemia actual, entender sobre los protocolos que no sólo se usan en los estados unidos sino a nivel mundial. Aprender que hacer en los casos de Tracing , en caso de obtener este trabajo tan importante y vital en estos tiempos.

By Aileen M P

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Aug 28, 2020

I give 5 star for the initiative and effort of JJohns Hopskin University by offering and making this contact tracing course for free. Its a big help in the world who suffer this pandemic. It is very effective interventions not to spread COVID-19. THANK YOU FOR THE JOB WELL DONE.

By Derek J

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Aug 9, 2020

Great Course!! At first I didn't like the communication modules. But once I went through them all, I understood. I loved the content and the platform. A big THANK YOU for being free. Class instructor was great. I hope more people take the course and become Contact Tracers.

By Gabriel H

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Jul 18, 2020

It was a special course because I was able to understand everything about contact tracing in this pandemic, and learn how contact tracing is a great tool in public health.

Thank you, Johns Hopkins University.

Thank you Dr Emily Gurley.

See you

Gabriel Hoyos

RN, Critical Care Colombia

By Jalil L

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May 30, 2020

This course was very educational and informative. It was very organized, interesting and easy to comprehend. This course is great not only for contact tracers but would be beneficial to anyone else in order to educate themselves about certain aspects of the covid-19/coronavirus.

By Heather W

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May 28, 2020

This topical course not only shared the basic knowledge and skills that a contact tracer needs but also explored common complexities that can arise in this line of work. Excellent for self- development and a wider understanding of the worldwide pandemic we find ourselves facing.

By Rhonda L M

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May 26, 2020

The course was very well organized., easy to read and interesting. The varieties of learning modalities helped to keep me engaged and the information was presented in a clear and concise manner with many opportunities for repetition and understanding. It was great! Thank youl

By Robert H

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May 15, 2020

Good overview of contact tracing with clear examples. The course provides good foundational knowledge and introduces some basic technology content. Specific technology tools and platforms will still need to be covered separately in trainings by local public health departments.

By Gretchen B

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Aug 16, 2022

Sorry that I'm just getting around to this review, but I am so grateful to Hopkins and Dr Gurley for this course. It really helped to quell my fears at the beginning of COVID. I am not applying for a job with my city and will bring this and my other lessons about COVID with me.

By Erica J P

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Apr 8, 2021

I've learned a lot about covid-19 and contact tracing. I am eager to learn this because I'd like to volunteer as a contact tracer in our community to at least help with people. Because of this, I became familiar how contact tracing works and is planning to apply as a volunteer.