Let the SEP Commence!

Today I went to the Michigan Blood Center with my group to be trained. We will be helping at the canteen, and from what I learned, it's basically just a matter of using common sense. We were taught a neat trick for figuring out if we've been exposed to any pathogens; if our hands come in contact with blood (which they shouldn't, but hey -- better to know anyway) we wash our hands then use some Purell. If our hands don't sting, it means we're good, because we obviously don't have any cuts. I thought that was clever. I am really looking forward to starting later this month.