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Zlatko Prijic, RRT

My name's Zlatko Prijic. I'm a pulmonary rehab coordinator here. I've been a respiratory therapist for about 21 years. I graduated from El Centro. They have a great program, prepared me for the field of respiratory therapy. It gave me an opportunity and since it's a different career for myself it opened up new doors for me. And it's been a rewarding career. Instructors at El Centro we're very knowledgeable and very helpful when it came to respiratory therapy and explaining what it was and guiding us during our education at El Centro. 

Well when I moved down here from Canada, I wasn't allowed to work so I went to school and I didn't know what respiratory therapy was. When I went to El Centro it was convenient for me, the location. And it was centrally located with all the hospitals around it so it was real convenient to do clinicals.  El Centro had a good reputation. It was very affordable -- the education -- and for the quality of the education that you're getting. I think El Centro prepared me quite well and I'm very qualified to do what I do. And I've worked in different areas. This is where I've settled right now but I've worked in ICU and they prepared me for ICU. 

They've prepared me for floor therapy and it's a well-rounded education. 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.


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Myriah Stevens

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

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

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.”
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Shawn Terry

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

Zlatko Prijic, RRT
Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator Baylor University Medical Center
Respiratory Care Program
School of Health Sciences
Updated September 16, 2025