School of Health Sciences Student Experiences

“Even though I had a lot of experience working with animals in a kennel situation, I began to learn why veterinarians do certain things the way they do. The program really teaches you a lot.”

“What interested me in the Respiratory Care program was the ability to start a professional career that has direct ‘one on one’ patient care in a field where the demand for skilled professionals is escalating. The education I received has provided the ‘bridge’ I needed for a better future for myself. It has opened many doors and brought more options and opportunities into my life than I ever thought possible.”

“I think I'd recommend El Centro to anybody, and I always do. If someone wants to go into respiratory or wants to learn more about respiratory, I point them in that direction.”

“This program has given me the tools to be a vital member of any health care team. There is satisfaction in knowing you are making a positive difference.”

“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 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.'”

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

“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.”

“There’s not a thing I don’t use from the information I learned in the Medical Front Office program. The classes did a very good job of teaching skills that we’d really need. We were always learning from people who have worked in the field, not just learned information in a classroom.”

“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.”

“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.”

“My experience at El Centro was wonderful. The program included online classes plus clinicals three or four days a week. We had the flexibility to do our homework at our own convenience, either doing a little every night or doing it all over the weekend, whatever worked best for us.”

“I always wanted to be a scientist when I was a kid, so working in a lab has kind of fulfilled that dream. The faculty in both programs were great, really up-to-date with their information and very knowledgeable in their field of work.”