
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…

Polk State Nursing application open through May 15

The application for the Polk State Nursing Program has been reopened through May 15 as part of the late admission window for the generic, transition, and bachelor’s degree tracks for the Fall 2025 Semester. Interested…

Polk State Cardiovascular Technology application open through May 30

The application for Polk State College’s Cardiovascular Technology Program is open through May 30 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This highly sought-after, limited-access program prepares students for high-wage, in-demand jobs in a growing career field…

Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant student inspires at Night of Legacy gala in support of Haines City-Davenport Campus

Resilience, determination, and a deep-rooted passion have driven Katelyn Lain to excel in Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Lain, 24, a graduate of Bob Jones University and fourth-generation Lakelander, returned to Polk County…

Polk State Nursing application open March 15 – 25

Polk State College’s Nursing Program will accept applications from March 15 through March 25, 2025, as part of its late admission window for the generic, transition, and bachelor’s degree tracks for the Fall 2025 Semester.…

From classmates to soulmates: Couple gets engaged at exact coordinates where they met in Polk State Nursing Program

28.0336° N, 81.7138° W is more than just a set of coordinates—it’s the place where two Polk State College students found each other amidst the hustle of nursing school. The spot nestled on the Winter…

Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program celebrates 100% licensure pass rates

Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program stands out as a leader in workforce training, consistently delivering exceptional results. With two consecutive years of 100% licensure pass rates and a 100% employment rate, the program…

Polk State therapy programs to host second annual Wellness 5K

Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the second annual Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from…

First-generation student lands job, finds passion ahead of graduation from Polk State Nursing Program

Then a licensed practical nurse, Joane Mertilien applied to Polk State College’s Nursing Program in 2021 with the hopes of making a better life for her and her now 9-year-old son. In the process, Mertilien…