Polk State Respiratory Care application open 4/1 through 5/31
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open April 1 through May 31 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled respiratory therapists…
Polk State EMT graduate earns congressional recognition
One Polk State College Emergency Medical Technology Certificate graduate’s efforts have now reached the highest levels of the U.S. government. Gustavo Mora, the 2025 Polk County Fire Rescue EMT of the Year, was recently recognized…
Polk State Nursing earns top spot in Florida thanks to investments from state and healthcare partners
Polk State College’s Nursing Program ranks among the top Associate in Science in Nursing programs in Florida when evaluated by both first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate and program size, boasting a remarkable 97.4% first-time licensure pass…
Polk State Nursing application open through 3/1, late admission starts 3/15
Applications are open for the Polk State Nursing Program. The early admission window closes March 1. Late admission will be available from March 15 through March 25. Polk State Nursing is a limited-admission, highly sought-after…
Polk State OTA announces new application period, dates for 2026 info sessions
The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program has announced a new, longer application period and more than 20 online information sessions to be held throughout 2026. The application period will now run from…
Polk State Paramedic application for fall 2026 open 1/31 through May
The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program opens this month for the Fall 2026 Semester. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the information, skills, and techniques necessary to…
Application open through 2/28 for Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program’s application is open through Feb. 28 for the Fall 2026 Semester. It is important that students review the prerequisites for the program as well as the instructions…
Polk State EMT grad’s long journey culminates in life-saving moment
“It’s a healthy baby boy” is what new parents hope to hear, and a reality often taken for granted. In the case of 5-month-old Dominick O’Connell, that is the case because of Polk State College…
Former Polk State SGA president finds rewarding career in nation’s capital
Less than a decade ago, Kieran Sequin found himself as a member of Polk State College’s Student Government Association (SGA). Now, he lives and works just a stone’s throw away from the halls of the…
Polk State Cardiovascular Tech students benefit from clinical affiliates, mentors
For the Polk State Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program, ensuring the success of students is a collaborative effort. CVT staff, classmates and clinical affiliates play integral roles. Brooke Wolfe is a 2025 graduate. Now employed at…