Why our program?
Our program helps people understands the role of a COVID-19 Contact Tracer. A contact tracer’s job is to identify those that may have come in contact with an infected person and assist the infected person as necessary. Most free programs allowing individuals to become COVID-19 Contact Tracers are the equivalent of allowing someone to get their drivers license without ever actually driving a car. Our program explains the need for contact tracers, gives their history and information on other diseases that have needed contact tracers in the community outside of COVID-19. We also cover interview techniques, how to overcome objections/refusals, HIPAA requirements and community referrals to other community-based organizations. Most importantly we role-play COVID-19 Contact Tracer interviews with each participants, offer critiques for improvement, to ensure that by the end of our program, participants are comfortable and prepared to be successful.