340.873.01
Contact Tracing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Course Status
Discontinued
Course Status
Discontinued
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Are you interested in real-world experience with how contact tracing is done to identify those at risk of infection? The pandemic has resulted in millions of infections; how do we use public health measures to control the spread?
Provides basic elements and methodology of contact tracing and practical experience by executing these newly learned skills. Reviews current issues and concerns encountered by students. Evaluates and promulgates best practices in contact tracing.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of contact tracing and the potential impact on epidemic trajectory
- Describe the process for contact tracing
- Practice the skills required in conducting contact tracing
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Discussion
- 50% Perform accurate contact tracing within JHH
- 20% Self-assessments
Enrollment Restriction
JHU-enrolled graduate students