COVID-19.1 Virtual Training Academy: Contact Tracing Course
Program Overview
The COVID-19.1 Virtual Training Academy: Contact Tracing course (PUB HLT 810) equips students with the fundamentals of COVID-19 epidemiology and contact tracing techniques. Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, learners develop the skills to effectively conduct contact tracing interviews, communicate health recommendations, and maintain confidentiality. This course prepares individuals for careers as contact tracers, who play a crucial role in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Course Title: COVID-19.1 Virtual Training Academy: Contact Tracing
- Course Code: PUB HLT 810
- Overview: This course provides students with the basic concepts of COVID-19 epidemiology, specifically as they relate to the duties of a contact tracer. Students will gain hands-on experience reading standardized contact tracing interview scripts with feedback from instructors and peers.
- Objectives: By the end of this course, learners should be able to:
- Respond to frequently asked questions about basic COVID-19 epidemiology that are likely to be encountered during contact tracing interviews
- Effectively communicate standardized recommendations and policies about isolation, quarantine, testing, and social support
- Confidently read standardized contact tracing interview scripts
- Content: The course covers the following topics:
- Basic concepts of COVID-19 epidemiology
- Duties of a contact tracer
- Standardized contact tracing interview scripts
Careers:
This course is designed to help students prepare for careers as contact tracers. Contact tracers are responsible for identifying, tracking, and interviewing people who have been exposed to COVID-19. They play a vital role in preventing the spread of the virus.
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Outline:
- Course Title: COVID-19.1 Virtual Training Academy: Contact Tracing
- Course Code: PUB HLT 810
- Overview: This course provides students with the basic concepts of COVID-19 epidemiology, specifically as they relate to the duties of a contact tracer. Students will gain hands-on experience reading standardized contact tracing interview scripts with feedback from instructors and peers.
- Objectives: By the end of this course, learners should be able to:
- Respond to frequently asked questions about basic COVID-19 epidemiology that are likely to be encountered during contact tracing interviews
- Effectively communicate standardized recommendations and policies about isolation, quarantine, testing, and social support
- Confidently read standardized contact tracing interview scripts
- Content: The course covers the following topics:
- Basic concepts of COVID-19 epidemiology
- Duties of a contact tracer
- Standardized contact tracing interview scripts
Careers:
This course is designed to help students prepare for careers as contact tracers. Contact tracers are responsible for identifying, tracking, and interviewing people who have been exposed to COVID-19. They play a vital role in preventing the spread of the virus.
