First Aid, CPR and AED Training

Universal offers Adult First Aid, CPR and AED training to provide your employees the vital knowledge needed to effectively and efficiently handle a medical emergency in the workplace. Our instructor led course is provided by the National Safety Council and meets current CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines and satisfies OSHA requirements. Participants receive workbook, class supplies and a 2-year certification card with certificate.

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Course Objectives

Participants will receive hands on training in the following topics:

  • Acting in an Emergency
  • Preventing Disease Transmission
  • Check the Victim
  • Recovery Position
  • Choking
  • Bleeding and Wound Care
  • Shock
  • Burns
  • Bone, Joint and Muscle Injuries
  • Head and Spine Injuries
  • Sudden Illness
  • Poisoning and Allergic Reactions
  • Cold and Heat Emergencies
  • CPR and AED
  • Choking
  • Rescuing and Moving Victims

This course benefits Safety Personnel, Supervisors, Individuals requiring CPR certification and the general public.

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ACADEMY LEADERSHIP

MARC BENSON

Academy Director / Master Trainer / Instructor

As our academy director, Marc is in charge of designing and implementing the curriculum for a 4 year apprenticeship program under the umbrella of NCCER. He oversees the school board, instructors, recruitment, and overall daily function of the academy while also teaching years 2 through 4 of the program.

Marc attended Kutztown University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and Curriculum & Instruction. He has his Master Trainer Certification from NCCER and worked as an electrician for Universal Electrical from 2010 to 2016 before establishing Universal Academy. Marc’s vision for the academy is to provide a dynamic, hands on approach to the instruction of the electrical field for those interested and focus on a path leading to a career as an electrician. His goal, through instruction and practical application, is to produce a new, safe, knowledgeable, and talented generation of electricians who have the ability to adapt to today’s ever changing industry.

When Marc is not working, you will find him spending time with his wife, Kayla and son, Declan.