Areas of Expertise
Pediatric physical therapy
Education, Licensure & Certifications
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
Doctor of Education in Leadership for Educational Equity, 2020-current
Conc. in Professional Learning & Technology
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Post-Doctoral Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship, 2013
Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program, 2012
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2011
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science in Health & Exercise Science, 2006
Licensure
Physical Therapy License- expires Oct. 31, 2022
State of Colorado; License number PTL-0011281
Certifications
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Certification in Pediatrics (PCS) 2014
Interactive Metronome® Certified- completed March 23, 2013
Resumes/CV:
Awards
Carol Gildenberg Dichter Memorial Fund Scholarship, Section on Pediatrics of the APTA, Jan. 2014
2011 Pauline Cerasoli Academic and Clinical Excellence Award for PT Students, Colorado Chapter of the APTA, April 2011
Scholarship Recipient, completed 1350 hours of service, UCAN Serve Americorps Program, Feb. 2009-Feb. 2011
Honors Scholar, Colorado State University
Honors Thesis Title: “Treatment of Depression Through Exercise: A Review Paper,” Dec. 2006
Courses
Teaching Responsibilities
Spring Semester
DPTR 5501: Neuromuscular I, Course/Lab assistant
DPTR 5161: Psychosocial Aspects of Care, Lab Assistant
Summer Semester
DPTR 5201: Examination and Evaluation, Lecturer and Lab assistant
DPTR 5202: Foundations of Intervention I, Lab Assistant
DPTR 7641: Integrated Practice, Lab assistant
DPTR 6503: Neuromuscular II, Lab assistant
DPTR 7212: Pediatric Elective, Course/Lab Assistant
DPTR 7651: Clinical Reasoning Capstone, Course Coordinator
Fall Semester
DPTR 5202: Examination and Evaluation II, Lecturer and Lab Assistant
DPTR 5212: Foundations of Intervention II, Lab Assistant
DPTR 5141: Human Growth and Development, Lecturer and Lab assistant
DPTR 5151: Motor Control & Motor Learning, Lab assistant
DPTR 6503: Neuromuscular III, Lab assistant
Publications and Presentations
Scholarly Agenda
Dr. Hernandez in interested in learning how to optimize the engagement of students from Generation Z in physical therapy education through the use of technology and adult learning principles.
Within the last five years
Non-Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
Hernandez. M. Reasons for Success of Colorado Chapter Pediatrics Special Interest Group (PSIG) [Invited Presenter] 2019 Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference (APPTAC) Practice Fair, APTA, Anaheim, CA, 2019
Hernandez. M. Physical Therapy Clinical Assessment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Invited presenter] CLSC 6668: Screening and Assessment for Children and Youth with Autism and and/or Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 2019
Argenti, M. Hernandez.M. Sensory and Motor Interventions for Children with Autism [Invited presenter] CLCS 6663: Evidence-Based Interventions for Youth with Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 2019
Harper, N. Hernandez, M. An Introduction to Early Intervention Services [Invited presenter] CLSC 6653: Key Concepts in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 2018