Student goes from paralyzed to Polk State OTA & Orlando Health
Chase Roberts was told he would never walk again. Now, he’s not only on his own two feet — he is also helping others recover from traumatic injuries. Roberts, a student in Polk State College’s…
Updated Scope of Practice helps Polk State OTA students know range of possibility
For the first time in more than 20 years, Florida’s Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice has been updated, which gives those in the field and Polk State College students pursuing those careers a clearer outline…
Polk State & CareerSource Polk put student on path to rewarding career in occupational therapy
Higher education that once seemed out of reach for Marisol Ramirez Ramos has now transformed her life thanks to tuition assistance made possible by CareerSource Polk and the quality training she has received through Polk…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant alum returns for doctoral work
Jasmine Thomas enjoyed and valued her experience in Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program so much that it was a no-brainer to return to work alongside faculty, staff, and students as she completes…
Polk State OTA grad awarded for paying it forward to students
Lidia Ramirez recently received an Award of Excellence from the Florida Occupational Therapy Education Consortium for service to the field, including her commitment to providing Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant students with clinical opportunities, especially…
Polk State OTA and Kids at College programs collaborate to provide students opportunities through pandemic
As Polk State College, the greater community, and the world navigate the COVID-19 health emergency, students, faculty, and staff continue to collaborate and innovate ways to facilitate quality learning experiences in the remote environment. Polk…
OTA tips on overcoming anxiety, reaching student success during midterms
The middle of the college semester is usually synonymous with increasing stress. With projects and papers due, research, exams, and homework, it is challenging to find time for anything else. Did you know that research…
OTA Recognition and Pinning Celebration
Polk State Health Sciences held an Occupational Therapy Assistant Recognition and Pinning Celebration on Sept. 21, 2018, in Winter Haven. At the event, 19 program graduates received an OTA pin and white lab coat. Speakers…
5 Questions With Interim OTA Program Director, Dr. Anjali Parti: Occupational Therapy,The Best Kept Secret In Healthcare
The Occupational Therapy profession is celebrating its centennial year. In honor of this milestone, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Interim Program Director Dr. Anjali Parti has provided answers to many frequently asked questions about the profession.…
Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program: Students Soar With In-Depth Knowledge in the Field
Students from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program recently attended the Florida Occupational Therapy State Conference in Tallahassee. Two students, Kristin Carlisle and Madeline King, were invited to share posters at the Conference. Congratulations are in…