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COVID-19 Contact Tracing
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 7 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Johns Hopkins University
  • Offered by

عن

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.

الوحدات

Welcome to COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • A Note on Updates in this Course
  • Course Resources and Technical Support
  • Glossary of terms
  • Assignments

Basics of COVID-19

    • 7 Videos
    • 7 Assignment
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7 Assignment

  • SARS-CoV-2 virus (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Natural history of SARS-CoV-2 (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Risk factors for severe disease (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Diagnosing COVID-19 (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Why Stopping Transmission is So Important (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Provide Your Feedback on this Module (Required)

7 Videos

  • SARS-CoV-2 Virus
  • Natural History of SARS-CoV-2​
  • Risk Factors for Severe Disease​
  • Diagnosing COVID-19
  • Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
  • Why Stopping Transmission is So Important
  • Summary of COVID-19

Basics of Contact Tracing for COVID-19

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 5 Assignment
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5 Assignment

  • Contact Tracing for COVID-19 Prevention (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Defining Case, Contact, Isolation and Quarantine (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Calculating Isolation and Quarantine Duration (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Identifying High-Risk Situations (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Provide Your Feedback on this Module (Required)

5 Videos

  • Contact Tracing for COVID-19 Prevention
  • Defining Case, Contact, Isolation, and Quarantine
  • Calculating Isolation and Quarantine Duration
  • Identifying High-Risk Situations
  • Summary

1 Readings

  • CDC Guidance and the COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Calculator

Steps to Investigate Cases and Trace Their Contacts

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Basic Steps (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Provide Your Feedback on this Module (Required)

3 Videos

  • The Basic Steps
  • Observing Basic Case and Contact Calls
  • Summary

1 Readings

  • Checklists for speaking to cases and contacts

Ethics of Contact Tracing and Technological Tools

    • 6 Videos
    • 6 Assignment
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6 Assignment

  • Contact Tracing as a Common Public Health Tool (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Defining Privacy, Confidentiality, and Other Terms about Ethics (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Balancing Public Good with Privacy, Autonomy, and Confidentiality (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Rationale for Using Technology for Contact Tracing (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Examples of Technology Used for Each Step (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Provide Your Feedback on this Module (Required)

6 Videos

  • Contact Tracing as a Common Public Health Tool
  • Defining Privacy, Confidentiality, and Other Terms about Ethics
  • Balancing Public Good with Privacy, Autonomy, and Confidentiality
  • Rationale for Using Technology for Contact Tracing
  • Examples of Technology Used for Each Step
  • Summary

Skills for Effective Communication

    • 11 Videos
    • 7 Assignment
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7 Assignment

  • The Importance of Rapport (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Tips for Effective Communication (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Question Types and When to Use Them (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Active Listening: Helping People Feel Heard (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Bringing It All Together into One Communication Framework (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Common Issues and Tips (Unlimited Attempts Permitted)
  • Provide Your Feedback on this Module (Required)

11 Videos

  • The Importance of Rapport
  • Tips for Effective Communication
  • Question Types and When to Use Them
  • Active Listening: Helping People Feel Heard
  • Bringing It All Together into One Communication Framework
  • Common Issues and Tips
  • Embracing Complexity
  • Addressing Process Complexities
  • Addressing People Complexities
  • Addressing Context Complexities
  • Summary

Final Assessment (Graded)

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Assessment

2 Readings

  • Final Assessment Instructions (Read Carefully BEFORE Final Assessment)
  • COVID-19 Daily Roundup

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"COVID-19 Contact Tracing" is a foundational course offered by Coursera in the Health & Fitness domain. Designed to quickly equip learners with essential skills, it covers the science of SARS-CoV-2, the clinical presentation of COVID-19, and effective contact tracing methods. The course lasts approximately 420 minutes and includes ethical considerations and strategies to overcome common barriers. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans, making it accessible for individuals with varying educational backgrounds, including those with a high school diploma. Ideal for anyone looking to contribute to public health efforts.

Emily Gurley, PhD, MPH
Instructor

Emily Gurley, PhD, MPH