Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

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Level Expert
Duration 3 hours
Course by Johns Hopkins University
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This course aims to provide managers and developers of contact tracing programs guidance on the most important indicators of performance of a contact tracing program, and a tool that can be used to project the likely impact of improvements in specific indicators. Students who complete the course will be proficient in using the Contact Tracing Evaluation and Strategic Support Application (ConTESSA) to estimate the impact of their contact tracing program on transmission and strategizing about how to increase their program’s impact. A secondary audience for the course will be decision makers interested in knowing more about the characteristics of effective contact tracing programs, and strategies to improve. The course is designed for individuals who are already leading contact tracing programs who have significant experience with epidemiology and public health. We strongly recommend completing this course on a laptop or a desktop rather than a phone as you’ll need to complete worksheets and open the course and the application simultaneously.

Modules

Welcome to Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

1 Videos

3 Readings

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1 Videos

Welcome to Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

3 Readings

Updated Version of ConTESSA Available
Accessing and using ConTESSA
Course Resources and Technical Support

Measuring indicators of impact in contact tracing

7 Videos

1 Readings

1 Assignment

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1 Assignment

Measuring indicators of impact in contact tracing

7 Videos

Review of SARS-CoV-2 transmission
Infectious period and generation time
Reproductive number as indicator of impact of contact tracing
Introduction to performance metrics
Surveillance: Detection and isolation of infected people
Completeness and timing of contact tracing and quarantine
Summary

1 Readings

Accessing and using ConTESSA: preparing to learn

Interactive tool to estimate impact in contact tracing

10 Videos

1 Readings

1 Assignment

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1 Assignment

ConTESSA: Interactive Tool to Estimate Impact of Contact Tracing

10 Videos

Contact Tracing Evaluation and Strategic Support Application (ConTESSA)
Introduction to ConTESSA
Review: Surveillance Metrics
Entering Surveillance and Isolation Data
Review: Contact Tracing Metrics
Entering Household Contact Tracing Data
Entering Community Contact Tracing Data
Model of Contact Tracing Impact
Viewing the Dashboard and Generating a Report
Summary of ConTESSA

1 Readings

Program Metric Worksheets for The Shire

Strategies to increase impact of contact tracing and review of underlying assumptions

4 Videos

1 Assignment

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1 Assignment

Strategies to Increase the Impact of Contact Tracing and Review of Underlying Assumptions

4 Videos

Examining Strategies to Increase the Impact of Contact Tracing
Comparing programs using Scenario B
Understanding the Underlying Assumptions
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Enhance your expertise in managing COVID-19 contact tracing programs with this in-depth course focused on performance indicators and strategic improvements. Designed for experienced public health professionals, you'll master the use of the Contact Tracing Evaluation and Strategic Support Application (ConTESSA) to optimize program impact. Led by Coursera, this expert-level, 180-minute course offers practical insights for both program managers and decision-makers. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, the course is best completed on a laptop or desktop for an optimal learning experience.