
Polk State Respiratory Care celebrates another stellar year

Program Director Shana Kent-Smith calls Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program one of the College’s best-kept secrets, but it is getting plenty of attention nationally and statewide. The Respiratory Care Program is coming off what…

Polk State Radiography grad goes from clinical to career at Winter Haven Hospital

Carlos Buitrago enrolled at Polk State College unsure of what career path to take, until a broken arm introduced him to the discipline of medical imaging. In a sling for two years, he was unable…

Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program to host info sessions

Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program will be hosting informational sessions starting on August 23 through January for individuals interested in applying for the Summer 2024 Semester. It is important to note that attending…

Polk State Nursing application open August 15-31

The application for the Polk State Nursing Program’s general track will be open from August 15 through August 31. Applicants to Polk State’s limited-access programs must complete the College’s free, online application and submit their official transcripts prior to…

Application open for Polk State Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

The application period for entry into Polk State College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is now open. The program was recently reaccredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. It has successfully held…

AdventHealth Dean of Nursing brings more than 30 years of experience to Polk State

Between the clinical and academic settings, Dr. Deleise Wilson arrives at Polk State College with more than three decades of nursing experience. Wilson, the College’s first AdventHealth Dean of Nursing at Polk State, began her…

Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program to host info sessions ahead of September application period

Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will host informational sessions in August and September for individuals interested in applying for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Sessions will take place: Thursday, August 10, at 11 a.m.…

Polk State Nursing application open May 15-31

The application for the Polk State Nursing Program’s generic and transition tracks will be open from May 15 through May 31. Applicants to Polk State’s limited-access programs must complete the College’s free, online application and submit their official…

Single mom motivated by her son to complete Polk State Respiratory degree

Aleyah Watkins was back in class just 10 days after giving birth to her son. She was a manager at Chuck E. Cheese when motherhood inspired her to seek higher education and a rewarding career.…

Student is graduating debt-free thanks to affordability and support at Polk State

Jena’ Kelley will be the first in her family to graduate with a college degree and she’s doing it debt free. Kelley graduated high school in 2018 and applied to Polk State College because it…