Allison Sugg
“I was always interested in the dental field. I was a dental assistant in a family practice and wanted to have a more hands-on role. I always liked going to the dentist when I was young and looked forward to when the dentist came to our school for the community clinic.
“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. I think I’ll have the tools necessary to be an effective hygienist and will definitely be prepared for everything.”
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Myriah Stevens
Radiologic Technologist
Parkland Memorial Hospital of Dallas
“When a patient who is in pain, upset or nervous tells you that you made them feel better or just simply tells you 'thank you' with a smile, it makes your hard work worth it. That is the reason I am in this field, and that is what will keep me in it forever.”
Radiologic Sciences
Kristy Sweeney, RDCS
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, UT Southwestern University Hospitals, and Adjunct Faculty, El Centro Diagnostic Medical Sonography
“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.”
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Sarah Taylor, A.A.S. (ADN), RN
Registered Nurse, Adult Oncology Unit
Medical City Dallas
“The best part of my education was the nursing staff. They are just so caring and supportive. They’re there to make sure you get all of the help and support you need. The most important thing I learned is that you’re never too old to set a goal and achieve it.”
Nursing
Shawn Terry, B.A., RRT, RCP
Respiratory Care Practitioner,
Parkland Health and Hospital System
Adjunct Faculty,
El Centro Respiratory Care Program
“Respiratory therapists are not just technicians trained to deliver treatments and therapies with different types of equipment. We have to truly comprehend a wide range of topics and how they relate to a patient’s condition.”
Respiratory Care Program
Allison Sugg
Dental Hygiene student
Dental Hygiene
School of Health Sciences