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Cold Chain Management


Online Training

The Distribution Operations Center provides both on-site and on-line training on Cold Chain Management (CCM) training requirements of Temperature Sensitive Medical Products (TSMP). This training provides state-of the art information on tools, techniques, equipment, and procedures of moving pharmaceuticals within a narrow temperature range. As the subject matter experts for the Defense Health Agency we have a responsibility, this training is for ALL personnel who deliver or receive TSMP shipments and have access to where TSMP are stored, and/or administered. 
 
The cold chain management training known as the Temperature Sensitive Medical Products Good Distribution Practices (1 hr) training is now being provided virtually on the first Thursday of each month for CONUS and once a quarter for OCONUS sites.  This training will be given via TEAMS a link will be provided soon.  The training will be given on the dates and time below:
 
CONUS – 0900 and 1400 EST
JAN   9, 2025
FEB  6, 2025
MAR 6, 2025
APR 3, 2025
MAY 1, 2025
JUN 5, 2025
JUL 10, 2025
AUG 7, 2025
SEP 4, 2025
OCT 2, 2025
 
OCONUS – 2000 EST
JAN 16, 2025
APR 10, 2025
JUL17, 2025
OCT 9, 2025
 
The Temperature Sensitive Medical Products Good Distribution Practices (1 hr) training is also available on Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) course number: DHA-US1149. (CAC authentication required). Please complete the survey at the end of the training and provide feedback to help improve the annual Cold Chain Management training requirement.
 
FACE-TO-FACE On-Site Training: USAMMA DOC will continue to provide face-to-face training when needed. USAMMA DOC team will travel to your location and provide hands-on training to include proper packing protocols for vaccine distribution or movement.  Please email: usarmy.detrick.usamma.mbx.doc@army.mil or call 301-619-4318 to schedule your next training. 
 

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