Maintaining the Cold Chain

7 Lessons

47 mins

Complexity : Easy

Understanding the Cold Chain: Explain the concept and importance of maintaining precise temperatures throughout the supply chain for perishable items' quality and safety.

Temperature Regulation Importance: Explore why maintaining optimal temperatures is crucial to prevent spoiling and contamination during transportation and storage.

Handling and Storage Techniques: Learn effective methods for managing and storing perishable goods to extend shelf life and maintain quality.

Transportation Protocols: Understand the protocols for transporting goods in the cold chain, including packaging and vehicle maintenance.

Observation and Upkeep: Learn how to monitor and maintain the cold chain to avoid malfunctions and ensure constant quality control.

Lessons

Brief Description of Maintaining the Cold Chain
Easy
2 mins

The "Maintaining the Cold Chain" course focuses on ensuring the quality, efficacy, and safety of temperature-sensitive products in the supply chain. It covers temperature control, equipment and technologies, and best practices for handling and transporting temperature-sensitive goods
Module 1: Introduction
Easy
2 mins

This Section provides an understanding of the rules for proper storage and handling of vaccines, their potential dangers due to temperature fluctuations, and the responsibilities of each individual.
Module 2: Receipt of Vaccines
Easy
3 mins

This section aims to provide an understanding of vaccine ordering, delivery, immuniser duties, and potential issues with excess stock.
Module 3: Storage of Vaccines
Easy
4 mins

This section discusses the importance of proper vaccine storage, specialized fridges, heat and cold damage, temperature monitoring, and unused stock management.
Module 4: Auditing and Monitoring of Stock
Easy
2 mins

This section aims to equip you with knowledge on stock management, the significance of stock control books, and the timing of stock audits.
Module 5: Transporting Vaccines
Easy
2 mins

After completing this section, you should demonstrate understanding of the importance of transporting vaccines and the correct and incorrect use of validated cool boxes.
Module 6: Cold Chain Failure and Incident Reporting
Easy
32 mins

This section aims to demonstrate an understanding of the potential consequences of a breach in the cold chain and the significance of reporting such incidents.

Maintaining the Cold Chain

Maintaining the Cold Chain

Lessons

Brief Description of Maintaining the Cold Chain

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Receipt of Vaccines

Module 3: Storage of Vaccines

Module 4: Auditing and Monitoring of Stock

Module 5: Transporting Vaccines

Module 6: Cold Chain Failure and Incident Reporting

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