Polk State therapy programs join forces for Warriors for Wellness 5K
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from 7…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program provides ‘best education’ for aspiring OTA professionals
Students who aspire to a rewarding career helping others overcome physical, social, and emotional disabilities are finding the “best education” in Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program. An OTA works under the supervision…
Apply now for Polk State’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The application for Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is open September 1 through September 30 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Prior to applying, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program to host info sessions ahead of September application period
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will host informational sessions in August and September for individuals interested in applying for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Sessions will take place: Thursday, August 10, at 11 a.m.…
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…
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