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Become a certified MRI Technologist
Secure your future as a healthcare professional by becoming a certified MRI tech in 12 to 18 months.
Education portion is 100% online
Clinical training at a site near you
ARMRIT accredited by the COA


Hunter R. went from a Tech Assistant to an MRI Technologist at UMMS in one year.
Trusted by the top MRI employers







WHY BECOME AN MRI TECH?
Secure your future in healthcare
Make a higher salary and reach your highest potential
5,000+
Open jobs
For MRI Techs in 2023*
$80,000+
Median Salary
For MRI Techs as of May ‘22
+6%
Annual growth
For MRI Techs through 2032
Sources: Indeed (Open Jobs as of Sep '23) and Bureau of Labor and Statistics (Median Salary, Annual Growth)
DO I WANT TO BE AN MRI TECH?
Find out if MRI is for you
The best MRI Technologists share a few traits
Interested in anatomy and physics
Excited to interact with patients
Empathetic and compassionate
Able to stay organized and focused
Driven and hard working
HOW DOES YOUR PROGRAM WORK?
Begin your journey online
Become an MRI Tech in 12 to 18 months
Education
Clinical Training
Phase I
100% Online
Fundamental topics that must be completed before Phase II
1 month, 5 hours per week
Phase II
100% Online
Advanced topics that are done in
parallel with clinical training hours
5 months, 10 hours per week
Simulator
100% Online
Earn 250 hours by doing 500 scans on a simulator with our staff, first
In parallel with Phase II
Clinical Site
100% In-person
Finish the rest of your 1,000 hours
at a Clinical Site near you
6 months, 20hr per week
As a student nears meeting their requirements, they join a Tesla MR Registry Exam Prep course.
Upon successful completion, they will be eligible to sit for the ARMRIT Registry Exam.
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
Achieve your full potential
No healthcare experience is required

Arsh was a lab assistant
and comes from nursing

Dave was a transporter
and emergency room tech

Frances was studying as a stay at home mom

Hunter was a tech
assistant in MR and CT

Matt was a patient service
coordinator and scheduler
Your journey to becoming
an MRI Tech goes here!
Students already in the healthcare field may be awarded up to 200 clinical training hours.
Right now, we are only able to place students at clinical sites within the United States.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Select a plan built for you
Pay your tuition in a way that you can afford
7% Discount
$12,000
Quarterly plan
Pay as you go, every three months
Deposit of $1,500
6 payments of $1,750
Pay within 18 months
In-between other plans
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15% Discount
$11,000
Upfront plan
Pay early, pay less
Most popular!
Deposit of $1,500
1-time payment of $9,500
Pay it and forget it
Most cost-effective plan
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$12,900
Monthly plan
Pay as you go, every month
Deposit of $1,500
24 payments of $475
Pay within 24 months
Most gradual plan
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Tuition support may be available to students. Clinical site partners may receive special pricing.
WHAT ARE MY OTHER OPTIONS?
Choose a more accessible path
Select a school that’s flexible, affordable, and has strong outcomes
Costs
Job ready in
Lessons
Lectures
Simulator
Clinical site
Support
Access
Tesla MR
Up to $12,900
12 - 18 months
Self-paced
100% online
Included
Within 50 miles
Always available
Forever
Other Program
At least $20,000
18+ months
Varies
100% online
Varies
Within 100 miles
Email inbox
Varies
Community College
At least $25,000
24+ months
Set schedule
Varies
Varies
Varies
Office hours
While enrolled
This table is provided for reference only. Clinical site placement is not guaranteed. Tesla MRI does not guarantee students clinical site placement or employment. Comparisons do not represent any specific school.
WHO TEACHES STUDENTS?
Trust our experienced staff
Show up ready to learn and we’ll handle the rest

Robin Crum RT (R) (MR)
Admissions, Sites, Students

Tom Schrack, ARMRIT, MRSO
Co-founder, Curriculum, Instructor

Rebecca Adams
Finance, Operations

Nikki Constantino
Student Coordinator

Harsh Patel
Co-founder, Chairman of the Board

Jim Mengel
Co-founder, Employer Partners

Ricky Hamilton
CEO

Joao Stein
Automation, IT

WHAT ARE NEXT STEPS?
Start your journey today
Acceptance is based on availability and is not guaranteed
Interest Form
Fill out the form below. You'll then receive an email with next steps.
Application
Submit an application. Only the strongest applicants will receive an interview.
Interview
Attend an interview. Only the strongest interviewees will then be accepted.
Deposit
Submit a non-refundable $1,500 deposit. This will save your cohort seat.
Start
Join on your assigned start date by attending your cohort's orientation.
HOW DO I BEGIN?
Submit the Interest Form below
Express interest and we’ll be in touch shortly
Interest form
Job requirements are defined by the MRI Technology field (not Tesla MR) and include (1) no implants that would prevent you from entering a strong magnetic field, (2) ability to lift 30 lbs, (3) sufficient English proficiency, (4) a clean background check, and (5) proof of immunization.
Acceptance
Due to high demand, Tesla MR caps enrollment to maintain program quality. Your enrollment is not guaranteed and will be based on availability. So please take your time on the application.
Minimum requirements
At least 18 years of age
High school degree or GED
Reliable internet access
Meet basic job requirements*
College degree not required

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