PHECC First Aid Response (FAR)
Certified Training for Teams
The definitive HSA-recognised national standard for workplace first aid in Ireland. Keep your business compliant, protect your colleagues, and build a confident team of first responders.
Why Choose FAR Training for Your Organisation?
The FAR standard, set by PHECC, is the official Health and Safety Authority (HSA) benchmark for occupational first aid across Ireland.
Meet Your Legal Obligations
Meet and exceed your statutory requirements under Irish health and safety legislation. Protect your colleagues, your customers, and your business from liability.
Tusla-Recommended Standard
Provides the specific paediatric and adult emergency skills recommended by Tusla for all childcare professionals working in creche and early years settings.
Empower Your Team Leaders
Equip your coaches, volunteers, and team leaders with the skills and confidence to respond decisively when a medical crisis occurs.
Comprehensive Course Content
A thorough, scenario-based curriculum covering the full PHECC FAR standard across three intensive training days.
Patient Assessment & Incident Procedures
Primary/secondary surveys, AVPU scale, SAMPLE history, scene safety, and RED card emergency dispatch protocols.
Cardiac First Response (CFR)
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants; AED operation; choking management; stroke and heart attack recognition.
Common Medical Emergencies
Managing asthma attacks, diabetic emergencies, seizures, poisoning incidents, and fainting.
Injury Management & Shock
Controlling bleeding, treating fractures, sprains, and dislocations, concussion assessment, and shock management.
Environmental & Trauma Care
Treatment of chemical, electrical, and thermal burns; hypothermia and hyperthermia; trauma management.
Responder Well-being
Critical incident stress management and self-care for responders.
Assessment & Qualification
Participants complete a combination of practical skills demonstrations in realistic emergency scenarios alongside a Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) written exam. Successful candidates receive the official PHECC FAR Certificate — the HSA benchmark for workplace first aid in Ireland.
Course Pricing
Choose the option that suits your situation — the more people who book together, the more everyone saves.
Tiered Group Pricing Structure
The larger your group, the greater your saving per person.
Built-in discount tiers reward teams who train together.
| Group Size | Price Per Person | Total Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo (1 Attendee) | €250.00 | Standard rate | — |
| Bring a Friend (2 Attendees) | €225.00 Save €25 | €450.00 | Save €50.00 total |
| Group (3+ Attendees) | €215.00 Best Rate | From €645.00 | Save €35 per person |
Larger group? Contact us to discuss a custom quote for your team.
Enquire About Group Bookings & Multi-Course BundlesKeep Your Team Safe & Your Business Compliant
Professional PHECC-aligned FAR training delivered at the Forus Training Centre by expert trainers. Tiered group discounts and full LMS support included.
Forus Training has been providing a unique blend of high-quality specialised courses since 2000. It is our mission to engage with learners on their continued professional and educational development — taking a holistic, learner-centred approach that reflects the most up-to-date developments, and helps learners realise their goals.
