About the course

This course encompasses all the tasks involved in managing an RCW25 cold box. It begins by defining what it is and its role within the passive cold chain. Next, it explains in detail how to load and prepare an RCW25 for transporting medical products or conducting a vaccination campaign. Additionally, it provides some tips on maintaining and storing it to prevent damage or mold buildup.

Target audience

Everyone who works with RCW25 cold boxes including members of the pharmacy team and other medical staff, as well as people engaged in a vaccination campaign, logisticians, warehouse managers, cold chain specialists, and technicians.

Validation

This course is validated by OCB.

Duration

30 minutes

Learning objectives

• Be familiar with the RCW25, and its role within the cold chain
• Know how to prepare and load an RCW25
• Know how to maintain, clean, and store an RCW25 cold box

List of contents

• Role of RCW25 in passive cold chain
• Icepack conditioning
• How to load an RCW25
• How to store and maintain an RCW25

Methodology

Self-paced course. There are questions to pass within the module and to move on to the next section. There is also a final test.

Evaluation

Final quiz in Tembo.

Certification

Course completion badge.

Requirements/prerequisites

None

Enrolment

Self-enrolment

Release and update

July 2025

Technical considerations

The course is best completed on a computer, laptop or tablet. However, it can also be possible on a mobile if the screen size is large enough.

Hyperlinks or links to websites are not available if you have downloaded the course and are completing it offline. You will need to have internet access to view them.