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 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…
Polk State Radiography and Sonography applications open Friday
The application periods for both the Polk State Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs will be open from August 1 through August 31, 2025. Both applications are available online. Students who are interested in the…
Accreditation team invites public comment on Polk State Nursing Program
Polk State College will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Members of the…
Polk State partners with The Mission of Winter Haven to empower students and underserved community through occupational therapy
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program has launched a transformative partnership with The Mission of Winter Haven, providing students with meaningful, real-world experience while empowering individuals facing homelessness and hunger through targeted life…
From Polk to the pastures of Alaska: Polk State OTA grad finds rewarding career in horse therapy for children
With a dream of blending nature and healing, Melissa Siewert, a 2023 Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate, found her calling among Alaska’s mountains. Siewert works with children through a unique blend of occupational therapy…
Polk State Paramedic application open through July 11
The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program is open through July 11 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the…
Join the Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program for info sessions
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is hosting several informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the admission process, program expectations and the rewarding career opportunities within the OTA field. The info sessions…
Polk State Respiratory Care application open through May 31
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program is open through May 31 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled respiratory therapists (RT) who…