Become a Covid-19 Contact Tracer

Name: Become a Covid-19 Contact Tracer
Rating: 4.4 (57 reviews)

Learn the skills you need to start a career as a Covid-19 Contact Tracer, one of the most in-demand jobs in the USA!

Created byCyber Education Partners, Sakshie Alreja

Last updated 9/2020

English

What you'll learn

Describe common concepts in the student of infections with an emphasis on COVID-19
Infer ethical considerations of isolation, quarantine and obtaining health information by contact tracing
Adopt intrapersonal and interpersonal strategies while contact tracing
Distinguish different types of contact tracing interviews and develop an approach to overcome barriers to contact tracing
Define a case, identify contacts, follow up to assess their need for support and recommend infection management as per CDC guidelines

Course content

6 sections • 30 lectures • 1h 59m total length

Introduction0:54
Community Resource0:42
Link to Become a Contact Tracer Facebook Group0:57
Articles and Resources0:37
READ PRIOR TO NEXT SESSION0:09

Introduction to the US Public Health System6:33
1. Enumerate the authorities to protect public health and individual rights.
2. Discuss legal issues in response to COVID-19.
3. Discuss the regulation of disease reporting, data collection and analysis.
Health Information Privacy10:52
1. Describe privacy, confidentiality and security.
2. Enumerate the types of public health information.
3. Apply HIPAA for proper use and disclosure of protected health information.
US Public Health System and Protecting Health Information
Steps, Tools, and Interview Process Introduction0:22
READ PRIOR TO NEXT SESSION0:13

Why Conduct Contact Tracing?8:30
1. Define contact tracing and its components.
2. Identify members of the contact tracing team.
3. Review the goals of contact tracing.
Steps of Contact Tracing6:47
1. Outline the steps of contact tracing.
2. Interpret the steps of contact tracing: Investigate, trace and recommend.
3. Interpret the steps of contact tracing: Follow up.
Tools for Contact Tracing6:14
1. List the tools used in contact tracing.
2. Apply the steps of contact tracing using tools provided.
Calculate Quarantine and Isolation10:45
Calculate quarantine and isolation duration.
The Contact Tracing Interview6:15
1. Procedures to follow during a routine contact tracing interview.
2. Prepare to conduct a contact tracing interview (the script).
3. Modify the interview to address those symptomatic and those who have tested.
Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Strategies Prep0:16
READ PRIOR TO NEXT SESSION0:11

Communication During an Interview11:36
1. Identify reasons for difficult conversations
2. Outline the skills of good communication for effective contact tracing and avoid questioning pitfalls.
3. Apply the different types of interview question during contact tracing.
Cross Cultural Communication9:27
1. Develop cultural awareness and competencies for effective contact tracing
2. Choose when to be able to use the services of an interpreter.
3. Develop communication strategies for people who have trouble hearing
Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Strategies for Contact Tracing
Conclusion0:18

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Interest in public health
Empathetic listening

Description

Welcome to Become a Covid-19 Contact Tracer Bootcamp! If you want to work as a remote Contact Tracer helping to stop the spread of the Coronavirus and similar viral threats, then this is the only course you need to get you on your way. This course will introduce you to key concepts of contact tracing and its importance as a public health strategy to reduce transmission of diseases like COVID-19 and equip you to join a team of contact tracers. At 2 hours, we’ve packed this course with what you need to know to prepare you to be an effective Contact Tracer, even if you have no prior experience.

With a series of video tutorials, cheat sheets, articles, and other resources you’ll be engaged from start to finish building the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Contact Tracer.

But don’t just take my word for it, see what others had to say about this course…

“The contact tracer course was very informative! Dr. Sakshie was very patient and understanding. She gave us great materials to use to make us aware of how serious this pandemic is.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Theresa B.

“This course was easy to follow. They really test your knowledge to make sure that you are not just pretending to understand. This course definitely helps with getting you ready to work in contact tracing.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Juliann H.

“This class has been informative, and it’s been very nice that there are links provided to rewatch the instruction via video as well as links to all the materials referenced. I would recommend this class to anyone seeking certification.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Denise D.

Who this course is for:

Job seekers who wish to work remotely
Career changers seeking a better work/life balance
Anyone interested in becoming a remote Contact Tracer to help stop the spread of Covid-19
Those who want to take ONE COURSE to learn what is needed to be a Contact Tracer without the fluff.

Become a Covid-19 Contact Tracer

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 3min

Background and Epidemiology of COVID-197 lectures • 26min

Preventing the Spread of COVID-194 lectures • 11min

US Public Health System and Protecting Health Information4 lectures • 18min

Contact Tracing7 lectures • 39min

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Strategies for Contact Tracing3 lectures • 21min

Requirements

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