School of Health Sciences Student Experiences

“The best thing about the Radiologic Sciences program was the combination of both textbook and hands-on education. It really got me prepared for being a tech — in my graduating class, we all did well in clinicals and passed the registry.”

“I took every opportunity to chat with folks already in the field, and it quickly became apparent that the program at Dallas College was among the best in the country. I was blown away by the clinical contact I would receive during my education, not to mention the diverse strengths and backgrounds of the faculty.”

“Unlike a large university, Dallas College provided small class sizes and one-on-one teaching and tutoring. I truly fell in love with learning at Mountain View because of the small community feel and the eagerness of the professors to teach.”

“I enjoyed the variety of campuses, the large number of classes and times that were available, and the dedication and quality of the instructors. The two degrees and knowledge that I acquired have helped me give quality care to patients as a respiratory therapist and move forward in my career and prepared me for the challenges of going even further with my education.”

“The best part of my education was the clinical rotations while I was in school. Dallas has some great hospitals — from Parkland to Baylor to St. Paul, which is now UT Southwestern — and you’re able to see and do a lot of things you can’t in a smaller setting.'”

“The best part of my Dallas College experience was the invaluable knowledge gained from my instructors, clinical sites, and the incredible comradery with my classmates. El Centro’s sonography program is so well established in the ultrasound world that before you even graduate, employers are knocking down your door to offer you a job.”

“I didn't just graduate. I graduated and I earned so much confidence and friends and I cannot even put it into words.”

“I go to work every day excited knowing that I will help someone. My knowledge is constantly evolving and every day is a new adventure. I honestly cannot think of anything I’d rather be doing.”

“When I attended the DMS program, I knew that I wanted to be in health care but could not have imagined the impact my company would have in communities that are typically underserved by ultrasound. My rockstar team of 100+ sonographers perform more than 150,000 scans a year nationwide. None of this would have been possible without my educational foundation at El Centro College.”

“I had already taken all of the courses I needed but one to apply for the program, so I enrolled the next fall. You know, when I was a little kid and we played doctor, I always wanted to be the helper. Now I am the helper in my career.”

“Community college gives you the opportunity to grow into adulthood while figuring out what you want to do with your life. With all of the resources available, it gives everyone a stable place to begin their college journey.”

“I will continue to be involved and to encourage and motivate surgical technologists to be the best they can be in all surgical specialties. I want to encourage all surgical technologists to become certified and become members of the AST and the Texas State Assembly.”

“Dallas College has a lot of programs for people who want to have a better life with education. I strongly recommend other students to join this program — they have the best teachers who really care about their students, as well as financial help available. I love what I’m doing, and I will continue doing it to serve people.”

“My experience in the Vet Tech program prepared me to both pass my boards and also feel prepared for a real-life career. I gained knowledge and confidence and felt supported and helped along the way by my instructors.”

“When I was going through my intensive care unit residency, I compared notes with my colleagues, and I felt like I had more clinical experience and exposure than registered nurses who had gone through a four-year program.”

“I never thought I could even go to college. Now I have two associate degrees and a bachelor’s degree. Going to El Centro taught me discipline and how to completely restructure my life as to what was most important. Sometimes I hear people say, ‘Oh, you don’t know what it’s like where I come from.’ But I do know. I’ve been there, and I never want to go back. And now that I have an education, I’ll never have to.”

“As a registered and licensed professional, I couldn’t work in this profession without the education I have. Education can change your life. You have to focus on what’s really important to you and then concentrate on that.”

“I really like the preclinical class and am learning a lot about infectious disease control and how to hold and maneuver instruments. It helps that the instructors are great and have already been in the profession.”

“What I like about this as a career is that oral hygiene can help people have better health and live longer. This is a good job — everyone has teeth! So it’s a profession guaranteed to always have jobs available. I'm looking forward to having an impact on people’s lives in a healthy way.”

“I will definitely recommend this program to other students because of the quality of the education I got. With the state-of-the art facility and experienced instructors, I achieved my goal, and I’m sure that everybody that went through the program will say the same thing.”