Respiratory Therapist Program
A critical healthcare team member, respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, because of a chronic condition such as asthma or COPD. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2020 to 2030.
Through the Summa Health Smart Start program, individuals have an opportunity to earn a degree with financial support while building a career at Summa Health. This allows participants to focus on getting their education while learning about Summa Health and the healthcare industry.
Smart Start at Stark State
- Stark State students are first accepted into the Respiratory Therapy Program at Stark State before applying to the Smart Start Program.
- Each program participant agrees to work a few hours each month remotely completing education courses.
- Summa Health subsidizes full-time students in the Smart Start program by paying half of their school tuition or providing $2,000 in living expenses.
- After graduation, Summa Health will link each program participant with a new job in their chosen field to fulfill a two-year work commitment at Summa Health.
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