Students are responsible for any parking fees. El Centro students begin their hospital rotations the first semester after admission to the program. Students rotate through metroplex hospitals, participating in a wide variety of procedures. Students also have access to the college surgical technology labs for additional practice time. No, El Centro College is located in the heart of downtown Dallas .
Students are responsible for providing their own housing.
A physical examination and immunization record form is sent with the acceptance letter and must be submitted at the registration seminar. You may visit a private physician, clinic, health maintenance organization, or medical center for the medical examination. The immunizations are available for students through the El Centro College Health Center and most are free of charge. Chest x-rays and physical exams are not provided at the El Centro College Health Center. A copy of the current CPR card must be submitted to the student's instructor on the first day of class.