Introduction to Contact Tracing

Introduction to Contact Tracing

This module will present you with the knowledge, skills and attitude that you must have before you conduct contact tracing including the basic knowledge of COVID-19, the guidelines and protocols issued by the World Health Organization, the Philippine inter-agency task force or IATF for emerging infectious diseases, and the Department of Health as well as the procedures for taking different vital signs and providing basic first aid.



Conducting Case Investigation and Contact Identification

Conducting Case Investigation and Contact Identification

This module will present you with the knowledge, skills and attitude that you must have in order to gather relevant and specific information from the identified, suspected, probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Profiling Close Contacts

Profiling Close Contacts

This module will present you with the knowledge, skills and attitude that you must have in order to profile close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases. This includes classifying close contacts and preparing the appropriate forms, and verifying collected data while ensuring confidentiality of information.

Conducting Health Education Program

Conducting Health Education Program

This module will present you with the knowledge, skills and attitude that you must have in order to provide health education during the conduct of contact tracing. This includes assessing the health education needs and learning styles of confirmed cases and close contact as well as planning, implementing and evaluating health education programs.

Performing Data Recording and Reporting

Performing Data Recording and Reporting

This module will present you with the knowledge, skills and attitude that you must have to record and report data collected from the conduct of contact tracing activities and procedures. This includes knowing how to use the computer and the different computer programs and applications used in data recording and reporting, the basics of data encoding and records management, and the different computer programs used in contact tracing.

Conducting Monitoring and Surveillance

Conducting Monitoring and Surveillance

This module will present you with the knowledge, skills and attitude that you must have to monitor close contacts of confirmed cases, update client’s records, and inform your supervisor of specific cases or findings in a timely manner.