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In this course, you will :
- Describe the natural history of SARS-CoV-2, including the infectious period, COVID-19 presentation, and evidence of transmission.
- Using contact tracing, define an infectious contact and a timeline for public health intervention.
- Demonstrate the utility of case investigation and contact tracing, as well as common barriers and potential solutions.
- Discuss some ethical issues concerning contact tracing, isolation, and quarantine.
Syllabus :
1. Basics of COVID-19
- SARS-CoV-2 Virus
- Natural History of SARS-CoV-2
- Risk Factors for Severe Disease
- Diagnosing COVID-19
- Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
- Why Stopping Transmission is So Important
2. Basics of Contact Tracing for COVID-19
- Contact Tracing for COVID-19 Prevention
- Defining Case, Contact, Isolation, and Quarantine
- Calculating Isolation and Quarantine Duration
- Identifying High-Risk Situations
3. Steps to Investigate Cases and Trace Their Contacts
- The Basic Steps
- Observing Basic Case and Contact Calls
4. Ethics of Contact Tracing and Technological Tools
- Contact Tracing as a Common Public Health Tool
- Defining Privacy, Confidentiality, and Other Terms about Ethics
- Balancing Public Good with Privacy, Autonomy, and Confidentiality
- Rationale for Using Technology for Contact Tracing
- Examples of Technology Used for Each Step
5. Skills for Effective Communication
- The Importance of Rapport
- Tips for Effective Communication
- Question Types and When to Use Them
- Active Listening: Helping People Feel Heard
- Bringing It All Together into One Communication Framework
- Common Issues and Tips
- Embracing Complexity
- Addressing Process Complexities
- Addressing People Complexities
- Addressing Context Complexities
