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Colleen Hergott

Department Chair

Colleen Hergott

Department Chair

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy

  • (706) 721-2896
  • EC 1312

Education

  • DPT, Physical Therapy/Therapist Baylor University, 2009

  • MED, Kinesiology and Exercise Scien University of Texas - Austin, 1996

  • MPT, Physical Therapy/Therapist Baylor University, 1991

  • BA, Zoology/Animal Biology University of Texas - Austin, 1988

Certifications

  • Certificate of Inclusive Excellence Augusta University, 2023

  • APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1 APTA, 2022

  • Credentialed Clinical Instructor APTA, 2022

  • AU Online Microcredential Teaching Certificate AU Center for Instructional Innovation, 2022

  • Sententia Gamification Surveyor AU, 2022

  • Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults APTA, 2019

  • Exercise is Medicine Level 3 credential ACSM, 2017

  • Physical Therapist South Carolina State Board, 2009

  • Physical Therapist Georgia State Board of PT, 1991

  • Registered Certified Exercise Physiologist ACSM, 2017

  • NDT Certification in Adult Hemiplegia NDTA, 2011

  • Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist APTA, 2016

  • PTL GA Professional Licensing Brd, 1991

Awards & Honors

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi, 2021

  • CAHS Faculty Service Award 2020 CAHS, 2020

  • Alpha Eta Honor Society Augusta University, 2019

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • PTHP 9394

    Elective

  • PTHP 8245

    Geriatrics

  • PTHP 9152

    Pediatrics

  • PTHP 7341

    Medical Conditions I

  • PTPP 9903

    Orthopaedic PT I

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • The effects of strEngth aNd BaLance exercise on executive function in people living with dementia (ENABLED): Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial., 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Knowledge and use of evidence-based programs for older adults in the community: a survey of physical therapy professionals, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • TUG-10: A modification of the Timed Up and Go for Aerobic Assessment in Older Adults , 2022
    Journal Article, Professional Journal
  • Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants’ knowledge and use of the STEADI for falls risk screening of older adults in physical therapy practice in the United States, 2022
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Clinical Community Connections: Incorporating Evidence-based Programs for Improved Patient Outcomes. Topics in Geriatr Rehab. , 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Department Service

  • Curriculum Committee 2018 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Curricular Revision Task Force 2020 - 2021

    Role: Committee Member

  • Service Committee 2016 - 2018

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Curriculum committee 2016 - 2018

    Role: Committee Member

College Service

  • PT Chair Search Committee 2017 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Anatomy Search Committee 2021 - 2021

    Role: Committee Member

  • CAHS Strategic Planning Committee 2021 - 2021

    Role: Committee Member

  • Faculty Council 2016 - 2020

    Role: Committee Member

University Service

  • AU Student Affairs Committee 2020 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Augusta University Athletic Committee 2016 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Faculty Evaluation Alignment Task Force 2022 - 2022

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2018 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

  • Christ Community 2016 - Present

    Role: Other

  • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists 2023 - 2025

    Role: Other

  • APTA Geriatrics National Council on Aging Task Force 2018 - 2025

    Role: Member

  • Exercise is Medicine Clinical Practice Committee 2018 - 2024

    Role: Member

Public Service

  • Matter of Balance 2020 - Present

    Role: Guest Speaker

  • Fall Prevention Presentations 2018 - 2019

    Role: Guest Speaker

  • Fall Prevention Awareness Day 2018 - 2018

    Role: Workshop Organizer