Wheelchair activity is a lesson in humility for Polk State PTA students
Employees in the physical therapy industry work daily with people who have a myriad of ailments and disabilities. For one day, the Polk State College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program made it a point to…
Polk State OTA Program awarded highest level of reaccreditation
For the Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program, the proof is in the pudding. The most recent ingredient came in the form of maximum-length reaccreditation. For the second straight accreditation cycle, the OTA…
The Arts at Polk State offers robust schedule of fall events for fall
The Arts at Polk State College has a newly enhanced venue with an upgraded theatre and gallery. For the Fall 2025 Semester, it will have a robust slate of events. Throughout the fall, Polk State…
Polk State graduate finds rewarding career, future options through PTA Program
Brianna Vallandingham already had a bachelor’s degree when she enrolled in Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program. But it wasn’t until she graduated from the program that she found a rewarding career. A 2022…
Polk State closed Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on Aug. 30. Registration continues…
Polk State OTA application period open in September
The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s application period for general admission will be open from Sept. 1 through 30. Prior to the application period, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and…
Polk State College Foundation celebrates $35,278 in scholarship funds from Florida College System Foundation
The Polk State College Foundation celebrated a generous contribution of $35,278 from the Florida College System Foundation on Wednesday in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Building among students, faculty, and staff who expressed gratitude. These funds…
Polk State’s collegiate high schools claim top two grades from district for 2024-25
When it came to student achievement during the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College’s collegiate high schools occupied the top two spots throughout the district. Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain…
Polk State Aerospace and collegiate high school student aims to use aviation for mission field
For students in Polk State College’s Aerospace Program, it’s not unusual to pursue a commercial pilot’s license with the intention of flying for an airline. For Raija Fiskum, however, it’s an opportunity to reach people…
Polk State’s PTA Program announces new application period, hosts several info sessions
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program’s application period now begins earlier in the calendar year. To make sure those interested in the program know everything they need to, several information sessions are scheduled…