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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 Hershey C

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May 31, 2020

This course is so timely and enriching. My perspective on the pandemic changed and made me hopeful. I learned a lot from it and has given me knowledge not just about the virus but also how to deliver effective communication which can be used in one's profession or daily lives.

By Lea M N

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May 30, 2020

Acquired new knowledge about COVID-19. The course is presented well in a manner that can be easily learned and understand. The video samples of conversation between the case and contact tracers gives a clear examples on dealing with interviews. Thank you for the great course.

By David B

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May 26, 2020

The course was thorough and easily understandable. It was helpful to have both video to watch and listen to, and text to read. Having a variety of information delivery methods helps to absorb and retain the information. I would say that this course is serving the public good.

By Tammy M S

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May 16, 2020

I found this course educational with respect to understanding the purpose of a contact tracer, and I after completing it, I feel I am well prepared to embark on that journey. I also found this course quite helpful in helping me understand more about our current health crisis.

By Susan L C

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May 13, 2020

Very informative. Concepts that were confusing before are now clearly understood having taken this course. A variety of effective instructional methods and techniques are used that include--video, graphics, simulations, and assessments that check for understanding and mastery.

By Han N

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Nov 7, 2020

I was amazed to take the course "COVID-19 contract tracing" by Dr. Emily S. Gurley, Associate Scientist, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. It's an amazing course. This course will be helpful for everyone, not only healthcare workers.

By Jeffrey S

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Aug 29, 2020

This course was extremely informative and will be a wonderful resource to add to my career credentials. The way the information was presented was very easy to follow and the quizzes asked relevant questions that pertained to the instruction that was presented in the modules.

By Nellie S C

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Aug 23, 2020

This was very informative and educational for me to know more about COVID- 19. I was tested positive and I used the time I had at home to educate myself and learn more. Thank for to this course I was given this opportunity. Thank you very much I go away with great knowledge.

By Marjorie E B

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Aug 2, 2020

Very informative. Even if I don't become a Contract Tracer the information gained helps me understand the process and basic instructions to keep myself and community safe. I've also become aware of the need to be able to re-trace my own activities and contacts, if necessary.

By Katie E

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Jul 15, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. It was all put together very well and made easy to understand. I also enjoyed the videos that was added as an example on how the phone calls as a contact trace may look like. It was a great way of showing the proper way of dealing with the calls.

By Joylene C

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Jul 8, 2020

Thorough overview with plenty of detailed information to gain a solid understanding of the virus, illness, complexities, and process of contact tracing. As someone from outside the medical field, I feel like this is a great baseline in preparing for a contact tracer position.

By Mamta P

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Jul 4, 2020

I am so glad i chose this course . It gave complete guidance as to how contact tracing should be done . The basic knowledge that a person should keep during this pandemic is explained in a very simple and easy way. The course enhanced my knowledge on the communication skills.

By Suzan D

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Jun 17, 2020

A very interesting course indeed. The Instructor, videos and course work, very very clear and precise. It truly enhances Ones ability on how to effectively communicate with people who have been diagnosed with any potential virus. And to at least minimize the spread of such.

By DAVID P M

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May 27, 2020

Easy to hear narration by the doctor. Very clearly stated terms, processes and excellent video sample of interviews with cases.

When doing the course on my cell phone there was a way to copy course text into a Notes section. I waited to add notes until my review but couldn't.

By AMARTYA B M

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May 27, 2020

It is really an interesting course, I enjoyed it . It is really important for everyone in the critical situation. We all should learn on COVID-19 , not for only getting a certificate for our self safety. I thanked to Dr. Emilly Gurley for giving us this

kind of opportunity.

By Kellie M

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May 26, 2020

This course was very clear and easy to follow. It taught me so much about how to establish a good rapport with your cases and contacts. The scientific part of it was also very interesting and informative. It made me realize how important contact tracing is in our communities.

By Joi G

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May 23, 2020

The training was clear and concise. Not oversimplified also not too difficult to comprehend the seriousness of the role of contact tracer. I appreciate the seeming reiteration of a person first approach to curing, and or, at the least getting Covid-19 under community control.

By mard s

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Dec 7, 2020

The course was informative, easy to follow, clear instructions and comprehensive in content on contact tracing. Appreciate the opportunity to gain the knowledge and be certificated. I highly recommend the course for those who want to understand or work as a contact tracer.

By Silvanus N

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Sep 5, 2020

It has been so exciting,gaining this skills though the coursera on COVID-19 contact tracing ,this skill will assist us in our struggle against COVID-19 as for now this disease affects globally.

Thanks for Johns Hopkins University for offering this course free though Coursera

By Aliyah J

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Jul 28, 2020

This course offered a lot of good information. From defining different terms associated with the virus to providing in depth examples of how long someone should be isolated or quarantined as well as how to have conversations with those you are trying to trace their contacts.

By Jennifer D

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Jun 27, 2020

Very informative course, with detailed information. The modules are well set up for adult learners, with access to audio and visual information and can be accessed as many times as needed throughout the course, if needed for additional review. I highly recommend this course!

By Terra J

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May 27, 2020

This course does a very good job of explaining the COVID-19 tracing process. I have been watching the news and reading up on this virus but now I have a better grasp of what is going on. Thank you so much for putting this class together and offering it to the general public!

By Robert J F I

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May 18, 2020

The Covid-19 Contact Tracing course allowed me to understand the virus and its origins. It helped me understand the public good of contact tracing. It also provided tips and techniques on how to effectively communicate with members of my community by building a good rapport.

By Sandra C

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May 16, 2020

Thank you for the clear and complete breakdown study of Contact Tracing. Besides all the factual information, practical examples of conversations with case/contacts and the information on how to effectively converse with cases and contacts was extremely helpful. Thank you!

By Tatyana B

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Aug 13, 2020

Absolutely phenomenal course and even better that it is offered free of charge. I encourage anyone who is trying to get a job in contact tracing to take this course, or even if you want to learn more about COVID-19. Very grateful for this informative and interesting course!