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PROPOSED PROGRAM · THECB APPROVAL PENDING

Become an MRI Technologist

Join a free information session any Thursday at 3:30 pm and learn about our proposed MRI Technology associate degree in Houston.

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Train for a Career in Medical Imaging

Texas Health School’s proposed 80-week MRI Technology program (AAS) is designed to prepare you for the ARRT R.T.(MR) and ARMRIT MRI Technologist certification exams, with hybrid classes, hands-on simulation training, and 750 hours of clinical externship.

  • No prerequisite courses
  • Live and self-paced online classes
  • 740 simulated MRI procedures in ScanLabMR
  • 750 hours of clinical externship
  • Certification exam prep built in
  • Small classes and career placement assistance

THECB Approval Pending

Texas Health School is developing a proposed Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology - Associate of Applied Science (MRIT-AAS) program. The proposed program has been submitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for the applicable program approval.

THECB approval of this specific degree program has not yet been granted. The program is not currently available for enrollment, and no start date is guaranteed.

This webpage is provided for informational purposes only. Individuals may submit an inquiry to express interest in receiving future updates regarding the proposed program. An inquiry does not constitute an application for admission, an offer of admission, an enrollment agreement, or a guarantee that the program will be offered.

80

Weeks to Complete the Program

71

Semester Credits (AAS Degree)

750

Hours of Clinical Externship

$102K

Houston Median Annual Wage*

Planned Admission Requirements

Texas Health School welcomes students from all backgrounds who are ready for a career in diagnostic imaging. General education courses are built into the program, so no prerequisite courses are required.

Applicants complete a multi-step admission process:

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • A Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam score of 17
  • The ability to read and write in English
  • A minimum ATI TEAS score of 60 in Reading and 55 in Math
  • A panel interview with the selection committee
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MRI technologist positioning a patient in an MRI scanner

Why Choose Texas Health School’s MRI Technology Program?

A Structured, Flexible, and Supportive Path Into Medical Imaging

No Prerequisites

General education courses, including Anatomy and Physiology, English, College Algebra, and Psychology, are built into the program, so you can start without taking prerequisites elsewhere.

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Attend live online classes, study at your own pace, and come to campus for labs and testing. Your individual academic plan sets your start date and projected graduation date.

Exam Prep Built In

Certification preparation is part of the curriculum, including an MR Registry Review course, to prepare you for the ARRT R.T.(MR) and ARMRIT MRI Technologist exams.

Career Placement Support

Small classes, personal instruction, and career services that help you move into your first role as an MRI technologist.

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Where You’ll Train

Before you work with patients, you practice scanning in ScanLabMR, an MRI simulation application, completing 740 simulated procedures of the brain, spine, joints, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Then you complete 750 hours of clinical externship under the supervision of a qualified MRI technologist at sites such as:

  • Hospital radiology departments (inpatient and emergency)
  • Outpatient imaging and diagnostic centers
  • Urgent care centers
  • Standalone emergency centers

Program Hours & Schedule

Courses are delivered remotely through live (synchronous) and self-paced (asynchronous) learning, so you can fit school around your life. Schedules stay consistent week to week within each semester, and on-campus lab and testing dates are shared a couple of weeks before each semester starts.

PROGRAM FORMAT
Online coursesLive and self-paced
On campusAnatomy & Physiology labs and testing
Clinical750-hour externship at healthcare facilities
PROGRAM HOURS
LectureLabExternshipTotal
6903147501,754
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Medical assistant student with a stethoscope using a tablet

Information Sessions Every Thursday

Meet our team and get your questions answered. Information sessions are held every Thursday at 3:30 pm.

You’ll learn about:

  • The MRI technologist role and where graduates work
  • The curriculum, simulation training, and clinical externship
  • Admission requirements and the steps to apply
  • The program’s approval status and next steps
SAVE YOUR SPOT

Interested in a Career in MRI?

MRI technologists help physicians see what is happening inside the body, using advanced technology and patient-centered care. Join a free information session to learn about Texas Health School’s proposed MRI Technology program and receive updates.

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*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), the median annual wage for magnetic resonance imaging technologists was $95,480 in the United States and $102,570 in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area.

Proposed program: THECB approval pending. Not currently available for enrollment; no start date is guaranteed.

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