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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

MS

May 21, 2020

Thank you for this very informative course. I learnt a lot regarding contact tracing, and I am sure I will be able to use this information to help volunteering for COVID-19 Contact Tracing in my city.

NM

Aug 2, 2023

This course was amazing and very informative. I, now, have clear and concise knowledge about being an effective Contact Tracer, and I'm looking forward to putting my newly-attained skills to the test.

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By James A

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Jun 28, 2020

This was extremely useful, compact, and focussed on the information needed to be credible when speaking to contacts. Thank you for making this resource available.

By Mhee J D

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Jun 27, 2020

THIS COURSE HELP ME A LOT TO GAIN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VIRUS ESPECIALLY THAT WE ARE ARE FACING RIGHT NOW THIS WILL HELP TO BE MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE VIGILANT.

By Charles S

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Jun 25, 2020

This was a very informative and detailed course, I had learned a lot about COVID-19. Now I am prepared to identify the sign, symptoms and diagnosis of this virus.

By Kaab A

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Jun 23, 2020

The best thing about this course is that it is free. I helped me learn a lot about Covid-19 and Contact tracing. I also learned some effective communication tips.

By Dawn B

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Jun 14, 2020

Very informative and helpful. I may not pursue a contact tracing position, but I really appreciated the additional knowledge that is not necessarily in the news.

By KATHERINE K D A

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Jun 14, 2020

Thank you, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY for the opportunity to learn from the best and help my community here in the Philippines. Cheers to a COVID-free world! (Soon)

By Juergen E F

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Jun 14, 2020

Course very organised with lots of great information. Use of videos showing different scenarios helped reinforce the learning. I learned a lot taking this course.

By Alicia A A

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Jun 10, 2020

Excellent course, the contents and the explanation were in a clear and concrete way. The questionnaires help to reinforce the learning obtained during the course.

By Constanza N b a

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Jun 8, 2020

Muy util el curso, me servirá en mi quehacer profesional y lo aprendido sera util para tratar a los paciente que hayan tenido alguna cercanía con esta enfermedad.

By Petra D M

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Jun 7, 2020

It was my first course here!

Luckily, it wasn't very difficult, I learned a lot, also how to käme a good communication via phone and video!

Thank you very much!!!

By Leyla T

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Jun 3, 2020

I found the course very well structured and highly informative. It is, however, more focused on countries outside the developing world, where challenges are huge.

By David E F

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May 31, 2020

This course was very informative and accurate to the situation we are experiencing. It provides the necessary tools and techniques to accomplish contact tracing.

By Carole B

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May 31, 2020

This course was very easy to understand and follow, the testing was on point with the topics and the final test was a good representation of the course materials.

By Myca R

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May 31, 2020

I love this course thank you very much! It teachers you the difficulty of contract tracing. Very well explained scenarios of the profession and a deep insight it.

By Sharona L

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May 27, 2020

Learned so much from this course. Very well presented by Dr Gurley and her crew. Well paced and enjoyed the mix of PowerPoint, written, role playing ~ well done !

By Karen B R

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May 25, 2020

An excellent learning experience which provides prospective public health investigators with solid tools for advancing the containment of the Sars-CoV-2 Pandemic.

By Kathleen W

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May 24, 2020

This is a great course that educates the student about SARS-12 and COVID-19. I learned the importance of Contact Tracing and the skills tused for maximum results.

By Michelle S

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May 22, 2020

Emily Gurley is AMAZING!!! The whole course felt very easy but when I look back over it I realize I learned some really complex topics without even realizing it!

By Rose R

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May 21, 2020

Presented very well. Organized in many small (logically organized) sessions which made it easy to fit it in over two very interrupted days. Important information.

By Wendy m

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May 21, 2020

I learned a great deal with this module. It clearly explains what covid is, what a contact tracer's job would be and how to execute the job for the most success.

By SHERIFF B L

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May 21, 2020

This course is one of the best online course I have done. Very educative, good illustration, perfect speed of teaching and very good assessment method. I love it.

By Daryl L

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May 18, 2020

The course was very interesting. It gave a great overview of Covid-19. I can say that I am much more knowledgeable about the virus than before I began the course.

By Sonia F

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May 17, 2020

I am grateful For the opportunity to educate myself on the effect of contact tracing. Community spread can be minimized if we all educate and maintain awareness.

By Albashir I I

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May 16, 2020

very important and educating course. the lecture is very clear and easy to understand. everything is very precise. thanks to john hopkins university and coursera.

By PETER A

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May 15, 2020

Excellent course, perfectly paced and extremely informative. A great basis for starting to become an effective contact tracer. Thank you, Coursera and Dr. Gurley!