
Polk State Respiratory Care application open April 1 – May 31

The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open from April 1 through May 31 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled…

Polk State & Lakeland Regional connect students to employment opportunities

Lakeland Regional Health hosted its inaugural Polk State College Night in February for Health Sciences students to get a firsthand look at the hospital’s different departments, network with hiring managers and employees, and learn about…

Polk State EMS helped by donation from Lowe’s

The newest setting for Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at the Center for Public Safety will be outdoors, but no walk in the park. Thanks to a donation from Lowe’s Home Improvement,…

Polk State receives $1.45 million for nursing education

Polk State College is thankful to the state and healthcare partners for providing $1.45 million for nursing education through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) and Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers, and Learners through Incentives…

Polk State Nursing fall 2022 pinning ceremony

Polk State Nursing celebrated its fall 2022 graduates with a pinning ceremony on December 7 on the Winter Haven Campus. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated…

Center for Human Simulation brings Polk State Health Sciences to forefront

Through significant investment, including grant funding, Polk State College took another big step toward meeting workforce demand, primarily in health sciences, with the Nov. 18 grand opening of the Center for Human Simulation. The Center…

AdventHealth to provide $1.7 million for Polk State Nursing

In a collaborative partnership focused on community initiatives, AdventHealth is contributing $1.7 million to the Polk State College Foundation to provide resources to enhance the College’s Nursing Program. The media is invited to learn more:…

Student goes from paralyzed to Polk State OTA & Orlando Health

Chase Roberts was told he would never walk again. Now, he’s not only on his own two feet — he is also helping others recover from traumatic injuries. Roberts, a student in Polk State College’s…

5 questions with Beth Luckett: From Polk State Radiography to Director of Health Sciences

Beth Luckett has a new role at the College, but she is no stranger to Polk State, serving the Health Sciences programs for more than 20 years. A proud graduate of the Radiography Program at…

Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application opens September 1

The Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s application for general admission will be open from 9 a.m. on September 1 through September 30 for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Prior to the application period, prospective applicants…