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Become a Covid-19 Contact Tracer

GateWay Community College

Online - On DemandType

Course Details

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 2.5+ 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.

Course completer's receive a Contact Tracing Certificate of Completion.

Who this course is for:

  • Job seekers who wish to work remotely
  • Career changers seeking a better work/life balance
  • Anyone who wants 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.
After This Course, You Will Be Able To
  • Describe common concepts in the study of infections with an emphasis on COVID-19
  • Define a case, identify contacts, follow up to assess their need for support
    and recommend infection management as per CDC guidelines.
  • 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

Skills you'll acquire

Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingWritingReading Comprehension
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Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Community Health Workers
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