Radiologic Technology Program

Summa Health Smart Start Radiologic Technology (SSRT) Program applicants interested in an exciting career as a Radiologic Technologist have the opportunity to attend our SSRT Program. Summa Health has a consortium agreement with the University of Akron (UA). Students will complete 25 credit hours of Foundational coursework (General Education) at UA, and 45 credit hours of Technical didactic and clinical coursework (Radiologic Technology) at Summa Heath facilities. Graduates will receive an Associate degree in Applied Science from UA with the radiologic technology certificate from Summa Health.

Applicants accepted through the selective admission process and Summa Health employment requirements will be hired as an Ambassador for the SSRT program. 
As a SSRT Ambassador, students receive full tuition and related fees paid 100% as long as the student meets all the requirements within Summa Health’s SSRT Agreement. 

Summa Health’s Smart Start Radiologic Technology (SSRT) Program

1. Applicants are accepted in the SSRT program through selective admission.
2. After the application deadline closes, all top applicant’s admission packets and transcripts will have a final score review by the Admissions Committee, and invited to an interview
3. Top scoring applicants will be invited to apply to UA in the Associated Applied Science degree.
4. UA accepted students will be invited for an information session with the Program Director and will complete a shadowing experience at a designated clinical site.
5. Final review applicants will be invited to apply for a position as a Smart Start Ambassador at Summa Health.
6. Potential student completes physical, background check, drug screen and immunization review.
7. Smart Start Ambassadors review and sign SSRT Program Smart Start Agreement.
8. After graduation and licensure, graduates will work for Summa Health for a period of three years. 

The link to apply online will be available here on January, 21, 2026.

The application window is Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST through Wednesday, March 4, 2026. All required documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on March 4. Deadlines are firm. Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

View the 2026 SSRT Information Packet.

Student Materials

• SSRT Clinical Handbook
• SSRT Academic Handbook