Polk State College EMS Program

07/31/2026

🚨Thursday, October 1, 2026 is the deadline to apply to join our next Paramedic Cohort🚨
This course takes place over 3 semesters and is set to begin Spring 2026. This class will operate on weekdays on a 24/48 shift friendly schedule, with the first day of class on January 6th, 2027.
Prerequisites for the program include:
Current and valid State of FL EMT license in good standing.
Valid Driver’s License
Current AHA BLS Provider certification
Completion or current enrollment of either BSC1084C (Basic A&P), or BSC2085C (A&P I) and BSC2086C (A&P II)
Current Polk State College student in good standing.
Start by applying to Polk State College and completing all admissions steps.
Then, submit your Paramedic Program application through Etrieve at:

The Paramedic Program accepts ONLY online applications using the instructions link below. Instructions for Online Application in Etrieve applications window: Applications open: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Applications close: Thursday, October 1, 2026 Acceptance deadline: Thursday, October…

07/31/2026

As the semester comes to an end, we take a moment to highlight this semester's Teaching EMS with Actual Methods (TEAM) Day. TEAM Day focuses on bringing together all of our students in different levels of training to run through realistic EMS simulation scenarios. President Anastasios Kamoutsas and other members of the college and media had the opportunity to observe Polk State’s Emergency Medical Services students in these simulation scenarios.

With our Paramedic students in their final semester of the program, this TEAM Day held an increased focus on pediatric pathologies and our student's abilities to correctly identify and treat them. We had the honor of welcoming Advent Health's NICU/pediatric mobile ICU and EMS transport teams, who joined us for this event and provided another layer of professional observation and feedback on our student's performance.

TEAM Day is one of the pillars of this program and aims to build confidence in our student's abilities to assess and treat patients before they enter the field as providers. Coordination and ex*****on of events like these would be impossible without the support of all of our adjunct instructors, who take time out of their busy schedules to help set up and guide our students through scenarios.

07/12/2026

Polk State College celebrated its Health Sciences and Nursing degree programs on Friday at the Center for Public Safety for achieving 100% licensure pass rates, highlighting the College’s success in preparing workforce-ready graduates to meet growing industry needs.

Members of the media and College had the opportunity to observe Polk State’s Emergency Medical Services students in simulation scenarios alongside AdventHealth’s NICU/pediatric mobile ICU and EMS transport teams.

Opportunities for simulation training scenarios like those held at the state-of-the-art Center for Public Safety will expand with the opening of the Haines City-Davenport Campus.

Polk State College celebrated its Health Sciences and Nursing degree programs on Friday at the Center for Public Safety for achieving 100% licensure pass rates, highlighting the College’s success in preparing workforce-ready graduates to meet…

07/06/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! Join Our EMS Team! 🚨

The EMS Program is excited to announce that we're expanding our team! We are currently seeking an EMS Program Specialist for our Simulation Lab to help support the education and training of future EMS professionals.

In this role, you'll work alongside our EMS Program Director and Clinical Coordinators to support simulation-based learning by:
🔹 Operating and maintaining simulation equipment
🔹 Preparing and managing simulation labs
🔹 Supporting training and troubleshooting
🔹 Assisting with simulation resources and scenario development
🔹 Helping ensure a high-quality, hands-on learning experience for our students

If you're passionate about EMS education and enjoy working behind the scenes to create realistic, engaging learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

📢 Learn more about the position and apply today:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/polkstate/jobs/5395887/ems-program-specialist-simulation-lab?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested in joining our team!

At Polk State College, we believe our people are our greatest strength. As an equal opportunity institution, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each member of our community brings. Polk State is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where employees and student...

07/06/2026

🚑 We're Hiring! Join Our EMS Team! 🚑

The Polk State College EMS Program is seeking dedicated EMS professionals to join our team as Adjunct Emergency Medical Services (EMS) faculty.

This is an opportunity to share your experience, mentor future EMS providers, and help prepare the next generation of emergency medical professionals through high-quality instruction and hands-on learning.

If you're passionate about education and committed to excellence in EMS, we encourage you to apply.

📍 View the full job posting and apply here:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/polkstate/jobs/5372998/adjunct-emergency-medical-services-ems?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with qualified EMS professionals who may be interested in joining the Polk State College EMS team.

06/16/2026

05/29/2026

The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program opens this month for the Fall 2026 Semester. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the information, skills, and techniques necessary to…

05/28/2026

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 EMR and EMT graduates! 🎓🚑

These graduates have spent countless hours learning, training, and preparing to serve their communities in emergency situations. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this achievement, and we are excited to see where their EMS journeys take them next.

Thank you to our keynote speaker, Cedric Turgeon with TGH Aeromed, for helping us celebrate our graduates and inspire the next generation of EMS professionals. We are proud to say that Cedric is an alumni of the Polk State College EMS Program.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Polk County Fire Rescue Honor Guard for presenting the colors and helping make this ceremony even more meaningful and memorable.

Congratulations again to the Spring 2026 graduates — we cannot wait to see what you accomplish next!

05/28/2026

Spring 2026 TEAM Day 🚑

This past month our EMTs, EMRs, and Paramedics interns came together to work through realistic simulated emergency scenarios designed to strengthen teamwork, communication, and patient care under pressure. From medical emergencies to high-stress trauma calls, each scenario challenged our interns to think critically and work together like they would on a real call.

A huge thank you to our adjunct instructors who dedicated their time and experience to running these scenarios, providing feedback, and helping make this training possible. Days like today help build stronger providers and even stronger teams.

04/24/2026

🚨May 31st is the deadline to apply for the Paramedic program🚨
This course takes place over 3 semesters and is set to begin fall 2026. This class will operate on weekdays on a 24/48 shift friendly schedule, with the first day of class on August 10th.

Prerequisites for the program include:
Current and valid State of FL EMT license in good standing.
Valid Driver’s License
Current AHA BLS Provider certification
Completion or current enrollment of either BSC1084C (Basic A&P), or BSC2085C (A&P I) and BSC2086C (A&P II)
Current Polk State College student in good standing.

Start by applying to Polk State College and completing all admissions steps.
Then, submit your Paramedic Program application through Etrieve at:
https://www.polk.edu/emergency-medical-services/paramedic/paramedics-program-application/

The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program opens this month for the Fall 2026 Semester. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the information, skills, and techniques necessary to…