You have probably heard the term contact tracing before, likely in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does it mean and how does it work exactly? Join us for this introductory course on contact tracing to find out just how this powerful public health tool is used to curb the spread of an infectious disease.
Over the course of 7 modules, you will learn the who, what, why, when and how of contact tracing. From the chains of disease transmission to calculation of infectious periods and methods of contact notification, together we will cover it all.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid grasp of the steps that contact tracers follow when implementing this important public health intervention. You will also have a chance to practice these steps yourself, using examples and knowledge checks about real diseases that require contact tracing, like measles and mpox.
Whether you are a seasoned public health professional or a volunteer with no previous knowledge of contact tracing, this course is for you! Enroll now to learn how you can play a vital role in protecting public health as a contact tracer.
Estimated time to complete course: 60-90 minutes