ARMRIT-accredited, built for working adults

Keep your job. Become an MRI Technologist.

Complete the coursework online around your schedule, then train hands-on at a clinical site near you. No X-ray credential required.

  • 12–18 months
  • Online coursework
  • 334+ clinical sites

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Autumn, a Tesla MR graduate, working at an MRI console
Student outcome

Autumn trained while working and became a certified MRI Technologist in 13 months.

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Trusted by over 334 clinical sites

Your starting point

There is a route from where you are now.

Tell us what kind of work you do today. We will show you the most relevant path and a real student who started from a similar place.

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Where do you work right now?

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How it works

A serious program that leaves room for real life.

You keep moving forward without putting your income, family, or current career on pause.

01

Start directly in MRI

Skip the unrelated X-ray degree.

Train toward ARMRIT certification without spending two extra years on a radiography credential you do not need.

Direct entry
02

Learn on your schedule

Complete the academic phases online.

Phase 1 takes roughly 5 hours a week and Phase 2 roughly 10. Study before work, after shifts, or on weekends.

5–10 hrs / week
03

Train in the real world

Build clinical skill at an imaging site.

Complete hands-on training with real patients. Our network includes 334+ clinical sites across 38 states.

20+ hrs / week
04

Finish credentialed

Step into your MRI career.

Graduate, pass the registry exam, and become a Registered MRI Technologist through ARMRIT.

12–18 months total

Built for the life you have now. Online coursework, local clinical training, and support from enrollment through the registry exam.

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Minimum requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • High school degree or GED
  • Reliable internet access
  • Meet basic job requirements*
  • College degree not required

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. See our full admissions requirements.

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Questions, answered

What working applicants ask us most.

Clear answers about the schedule, clinicals, credentials, and what it really takes to finish.

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Can I keep my current job while training?

Yes, and most students do. Phase 1 runs about 5 hours per week of online study and Phase 2 about 10 hours per week, both self-paced. Phase 3 is clinical training at an imaging site and is the real commitment at roughly 20+ hours per week, closer to a part-time job. Students commonly arrange those hours around existing shifts.

Do I need to be an X-ray tech first?

No. Traditional routes ask you to earn a radiography degree and ARRT credential before you can specialize in MRI. Tesla MR Institute trains directly toward ARMRIT certification, so you enter from wherever you are now.

What if I already work at an imaging facility?

That is the strongest position to apply from. If your employer can host your clinical hours, you skip the hardest logistics in the whole program. Tell us about your site on the form and our clinical team will confirm whether it qualifies.

What if I do not have a site?

Most applicants do not. Tesla MR Institute has 334+ clinical partner sites across 38 states and works to place students within reasonable driving distance. Placement depends on current capacity in your area, which our admissions team reviews with you directly.

How long does the whole program take?

Typically 12 to 18 months. ARMRIT requires a minimum of 12 months of training, so no accredited route is shorter than that.

What credential do I finish with?

After completing the program and passing the registry exam you are a Registered MRI Technologist through ARMRIT, a credential recognized in all 50 states.