Rate My Professor Mary O’Neill

In recognition of her contributions to the field, Mary O’Neill was appointed to the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) effective 26 February 2025 for a term ending 25 February 2029, and she serves as a member of the PHECC Quality and Safety Committee. Her scholarly work focuses on innovative paramedic training methods and enhancing care outcomes for vulnerable populations, including older adults. Key publications include her co-authorship on “Acceptability and effectiveness of a 3D virtual reality cardiovascular lesson” published in the International Journal of Paramedic Practice in 2019, which explored virtual reality applications in paramedic anatomy education, and “Enhancing Existing Formal Home Care to Improve and Maintain Function and Independence in Community Dwelling Older Adults: Results of a Feasibility Study on the Implementation of the ‘Care to Move’ Exercise Programme” in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in 2022. Additionally, she has contributed to qualitative research on embedding physical activity within community home support services and participated in outreach initiatives such as the Care Aware Crew programme aimed at school education on care awareness. Mary O’Neill has also presented as Senior Clinical Tutor at events like the EMS Show, underscoring her influence in advancing paramedic practice and education.