Admissions Requirements

Last updated: June 26, 2026

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet Tesla MR's admissions requirements and be able to participate safely in MRI technologist training, with or without reasonable accommodation. Tesla MR uses these requirements to evaluate whether an applicant is prepared for the Program's academic, clinical, professional, and financial expectations.

Able to Work at a Healthcare Facility

Applicants must:

  1. Age: Be at least eighteen (18) years old.
  2. Education: Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
  3. Work Authorization: Be authorized to work in the United States.
  4. U.S. Address: Maintain a physical U.S. address and be able to complete in-person clinical training at an approved U.S. clinical site.
  5. Background: Have no felony conviction or no-contest plea within the last 5 years.
  6. Site Clearance: Satisfy all clinical-site background check and clearance requirements.
  7. Health Records: Provide required immunization records, medical records, health insurance, BLS certification, or other health/safety documentation.
  8. Documentation: Provide requested identity, education, work authorization, prior experience, awarded hours, or clinical readiness documents.

Able to Train as an MRI Technologist

Applicants must be able to:

  1. MRI Safety: Enter and work safely around MRI equipment and strong magnetic fields.
  2. Physical Tasks: Lift up to 30 lbs and assist with patient transfers and positioning.
  3. Movement: Stand, walk, bend, push, and move safely in clinical settings.
  4. Clinical Exposure: Work around patients, needles, IVs, contrast workflows, blood or bodily fluids, and medical equipment.
  5. Communication: Communicate effectively in English with patients, clinical staff, and Tesla MR staff.
  6. Sensory Requirements: Have sufficient sensory ability to see MRI image detail, hear patient and safety cues, tolerate clinical noise, and work safely around patients and equipment.

Able to Complete the Program

Applicants must be prepared to:

  1. A&P: Be sufficiently prepared in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
  2. Time commitment: Plan for the weekly time commitment required in each phase:
    • Phase 1 (typically Months 1-2): at least 5 hours per week.
    • Phase 2 (typically Months 3-7): at least 10 hours per week.
    • Phase 3 (typically Months 8-18): at least 20 hours per week.
  3. Clinical Schedule: Work with the clinical site's shifts, days, or hours to complete at least 16 OJT hours per week once Clinicals begin.
  4. Transportation: Provide reliable transportation to clinical sites.
  5. Financial: Meet tuition, payment plan, and clinical onboarding obligations while understanding clinical hours are generally unpaid.
  6. Technology: Maintain access to a computer, webcam, microphone, stable internet, and accessories needed for coursework, testing, simulator activities, and Program systems.

Review and Acceptance

Meeting minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Tesla MR uses a selective admissions process and admits candidates who complete assigned steps and meet Tesla MR's standards.