Learning Outcomes for Study Session 6

• 6.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 6.1 and 6.2)
• 6.2  Describe the common types of cold chain equipment and their uses in your Health Post. (SAQs 6.1, 6.2, 6.5 and 6.6)
• 6.3  Describe how you can monitor the effectiveness of the cold chain for vaccines at your Health Post and when you are transporting vaccines. (SAQs 6.1, 6.2, 6.5 and 6.7)
• 6.4  Describe how vaccines can be spoiled and how to prevent this from happening. (SAQs 6.4, 6.6 and 6.7)
• 6.5  Describe how to load vaccines and diluents correctly into cold chain equipment. (SAQ 6.3, 6.4 and 6.6)
• 6.6  Briefly describe how to maintain cold chain equipment (undertake minor repairs). (SAQs 6.5 and 6.7)