Polk State Respiratory Care celebrates decade of Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award
Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program is a leading training provider for respiratory therapists in Polk County, and students can rest assured that they are receiving quality higher education that contributes directly to their success…
Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training
Polk State College and Lakeland Regional Health partnered to produce the largest mass casualty incident scenario either organization has ever coordinated. The results? Critical hands-on experience and interdisciplinary training for more than 200 individuals, including…
Polk State Respiratory Care application for 2024-2025 open April 1 – May 31
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open from April 1 through May 31 for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled…
State-of-the-art equipment helps set Polk State Respiratory Care students up for success
With newly acquired modern equipment, experienced instructors, and a track record of success, Polk State College’s Respiratory Program adequately prepares students for a rewarding career in the field. The two-year program awards an Associate in…
Polk State Respiratory Care celebrates another stellar year
Program Director Shana Kent-Smith calls Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program one of the College’s best-kept secrets, but it is getting plenty of attention nationally and statewide. The Respiratory Care Program is coming off what…
Single mom motivated by her son to complete Polk State Respiratory degree
Aleyah Watkins was back in class just 10 days after giving birth to her son. She was a manager at Chuck E. Cheese when motherhood inspired her to seek higher education and a rewarding career.…
Student is graduating debt-free thanks to affordability and support at Polk State
Jena’ Kelley will be the first in her family to graduate with a college degree and she’s doing it debt free. Kelley graduated high school in 2018 and applied to Polk State College because it…
Polk State Respiratory Care application open April 1 – May 31
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open from April 1 through May 31 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled…
Polk State & Lakeland Regional connect students to employment opportunities
Lakeland Regional Health hosted its inaugural Polk State College Night in February for Health Sciences students to get a firsthand look at the hospital’s different departments, network with hiring managers and employees, and learn about…
5 questions with Beth Luckett: From Polk State Radiography to Director of Health Sciences
Beth Luckett has a new role at the College, but she is no stranger to Polk State, serving the Health Sciences programs for more than 20 years. A proud graduate of the Radiography Program at…