COVID-19 New Resources 5/15 (Contact Tracing, Online Class, Reconstituting Operations)

HIGHLIGHTING NEWLY ADDED RESOURCES TO THE COVID-19 EMAC RESOURCE PAGE

Contact Tracing Training
This introductory online course for entry-level COVID 19 contact tracers if for use by health agencies in rapid training of new contact tracers. The training focuses on building knowledge for remote contact tracing and for tracers planning to work with state/local health departments or allied public health agencies.

Johns Hopkins Coursera Online Class on Contact Tracing
Developed by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a new Coursera class is now available to train contact tracers. This free six hour class is open to anyone and teaches the basics of interviewing people diagnosed with the virus, identifying their close contacts who might have been exposed, and providing guidance for self-quarantine.

Starter Kit for Workshop on Reconstituting Operations (FEMA)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has developed an Exercise Starter Kit to assist in planning workshops to navigate the complexities of returning to full operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This starter kit includes sample documents that are designed to be adapted and customized to your own needs