Polk State graduate, Winter Haven Hospital supervisor is training next generation of nurses
As a young single mother, Julia Beswick enrolled in Polk State College with the hopes of giving her children a better life. Now as a three-time graduate of the College, Beswick is helping mold future…
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 Nursing and Health Sciences programs extend application periods
Polk State College’s Nursing, Radiography, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs have extended their application periods due to the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. The applications will be open through Friday, September 8, 2023. Prospective applicants can…
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…
Polk State Radiography grad goes from clinical to career at Winter Haven Hospital
Carlos Buitrago enrolled at Polk State College unsure of what career path to take, until a broken arm introduced him to the discipline of medical imaging. In a sling for two years, he was unable…
Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program to host info sessions
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program will be hosting informational sessions starting on August 23 through January for individuals interested in applying for the Summer 2024 Semester. It is important to note that attending…
Polk State Nursing application open August 15-31
The application for the Polk State Nursing Program’s general track will be open from August 15 through August 31. Applicants to Polk State’s limited-access programs must complete the College’s free, online application and submit their official transcripts prior to…
Application open for Polk State Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
The application period for entry into Polk State College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is now open. The program was recently reaccredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. It has successfully held…
AdventHealth Dean of Nursing brings more than 30 years of experience to Polk State
Between the clinical and academic settings, Dr. Deleise Wilson arrives at Polk State College with more than three decades of nursing experience. Wilson, the College’s first AdventHealth Dean of Nursing at Polk State, began her…
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.…