Polk State Nursing application windows are changing
Polk State College Nursing is changing its application windows to allow prospective students more time to apply to the limited-access, highly sought-after program. For the Fall 2024 Semester, the generic track application for the Associate…
Polk State OTA Program prepares graduate for rapid ascension in field
As Marlee Nickerson was on the cusp of graduating from Polk State College with her Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), she aspired to a supervisory position within five years. Instead, it took…
Polk State’s Warriors for Wellness 5K announces discounts for select groups through March 25
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. General registration is $35 but there…
Polk State Nursing to hold info sessions
The highly sought, limited-admission Nursing Program at Polk State College will host information sessions on each campus. Info sessions will take place on Thursday, February 29, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in WLR 106…
Polk State EMS leads state in licensure pass rates, career readiness
Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program boasts the state’s highest pass rates for first attempts on the licensure exams for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic, as well as for its cumulative pass…
Polk State OTA grad returns with her doctorate as Clinical Coordinator
Dr. Jasmine Thomas’ story has come full circle. The 2018 graduate of Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program has returned with her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree to serve as the program’s Clinical Coordinator.…
Polk State therapy programs join forces for Warriors for Wellness 5K
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from 7…
Polk State Cardiovascular Technology grad forges career path outside of the lab
Lauren King admits, “I had no idea that an Associate in Science could take me so far.” Her Polk State College degree in Cardiovascular Technology has led to a rewarding and unexpected career outside of…
State-of-the-art equipment helps set Polk State Respiratory Care students up for success
With newly acquired modern equipment, experienced instructors, and a track record of success, Polk State College’s Respiratory Program adequately prepares students for a rewarding career in the field. The two-year program awards an Associate in…
Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant Program accepting applications, hosting info session
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accepting applications now through February 16 for the next class starting in the Summer 2024 Semester. The program is also holding an informational session on January 24…