How long does the medical assistant program take?

Our medical assistant certification program takes 16 weeks, with one class per weekend (Saturday OR Sunday, 10am-2pm). This flexible schedule allows you to continue working your current job while completing your training.

Do you offer classes in other languages?

Yes! We offer all our medical and dental assistant training programs in English, Russian, and Ukrainian to support our diverse student community in the Chicago suburbs.

Can I work while attending the medical assistant program?

Yes! Our weekend-only schedule (Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays from 10am-2pm) is designed specifically for working adults and career changers who need to maintain employment while training for their new healthcare career.

Do you help with job placement after graduation?

Absolutely. We provide comprehensive job placement assistance and have a high success rate placing graduates in medical offices, dental practices, hospitals, and healthcare facilities throughout the Chicago area and northwest suburbs.

Do I need any medical experience to enroll?

No prior medical experience is required! Our programs are designed for complete beginners and career changers. We'll teach you everything you need to know, from basic medical terminology to hands-on clinical skills.

What certifications will I earn?

Depending on your chosen program, you'll earn certification in Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG/ECG Technician, Medical Billing & Coding, or Dental Assistant. All certifications are recognized by healthcare employers throughout Illinois.

Where are you located and who do you serve?

We're located in Wheeling, IL, just 40 minutes from Chicago's west side and Ukrainian Village. We serve students from throughout the northwest suburbs, including Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Palatine, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, and Skokie.

Can I try the program before enrolling?

Yes! We offer two FREE trial sessions before you enroll, so you can experience our hands-on training approach with no financial commitment or obligation.

How long does the Medical Assistant program take?

The Medical Assistant certification program at Mildun Training Center of Illinois takes 16 weeks, with one class per week on your choice of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Because classes are weekend-only, most students continue working full-time while they complete the program.

How long does the Dental Assistant program take?

The Dental Assistant certification program takes 16 weeks, with one class per week held on weekends (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, 10 AM to 2 PM). Students cover chairside assisting, dental billing and coding, and hands-on clinical practice — all while keeping their current job.

Do you offer classes in Russian or Ukrainian?

Yes. Mildun Training Center of Illinois offers instruction in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. Our instructors are fluent in all three languages, and students can ask questions and participate fully in their preferred language throughout the program. We serve a large Russian-speaking and Ukrainian-speaking community in the Chicago northwest suburbs.

Can I work while attending the program?

Yes — that's exactly what our weekend schedule is designed for. Classes meet once a week on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM, so you can keep your current job while you earn your certification. Most of our students are working adults and career changers.

Do I need prior medical or dental experience to enroll?

No prior experience is required. Both the Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant programs at Mildun Training Center of Illinois are designed for complete beginners and career changers. We start from the ground up and guide you through everything you need to know to pass your certification and get placed in a job.

Do you help graduates find jobs?

Yes. Mildun Training Center of Illinois provides comprehensive job placement assistance to all graduates. We have an 80% job placement rate, and our graduates have been placed in medical offices, dental practices, hospitals, and clinics throughout the Chicago area and northwest suburbs.

What certifications will I receive after completing the program?

Medical Assistant students receive certification covering EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, medical billing and coding, and clinical medical assisting. Dental Assistant students receive certification in chairside dental assisting and dental billing and coding. All certifications are recognized by employers throughout Illinois. The school is approved by the Illinois Department of Higher Education.

Where is Mildun Training Center located?

Mildun Training Center of Illinois is located at 704-706 S. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090 — approximately 40 minutes from Chicago's west side and easily accessible from Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Northbrook, and Glenview. Free parking is available on site.

Can I try a class before I enroll?

Yes. Mildun Training Center of Illinois offers two FREE trial sessions before you commit to enrolling. You can sit in on a real class, meet the instructors, and experience the training firsthand — with no financial obligation.

Is Mildun Training Center accredited or approved?

Yes. Mildun Training Center of Illinois is approved by the Illinois Department of Higher Education (IDHE) as a licensed vocational school. The school has been operating continuously since 2004 and has placed hundreds of graduates into healthcare careers across the Chicago metro area.

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MTCI - Transform Your Future

Think of Mildun Training Center of Illinois as a launchpad for your new career as a medical or dental assistant. Our programs are developed specifically for working adults; they are shaped to allow our students to continue to support their families while embarking on their professional development journey. Our unique setting in Wheeling, IL, only 25 miles northwest of Chicago, and our faculty work to create a positive atmosphere for our students. We believe that anything is possible, that it’s never too late or too early to embrace change; that one can lead by example, and that we should and we must believe in a better future.
MTCI is here to help anyone develop professional pride and facility in healthcare by contributing their talent, passion, compassion, and empathy to make it all better. Our team thrives on sharing our industry knowledge and experience; we are driven by and dedicated to our student’s successes.

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Beyond teaching medical and dental assisting skills, we create an environment where students feel supported culturally and socially. Our multilingual instruction and collaborative classroom culture ensure that every student - whether career-changing or establishing themselves in a new country - has what they need to thrive.

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For over 20 years, we've helped adults transform their lives through healthcare training. Founded by two women with a mission to empower career changers and immigrants building new lives in a new country, we provide flexible weekend training, hands-on learning, multilingual support, and personalized job placement assistance that turns career dreams into reality.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mildun’s Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant Training Program

No prior medical experience is required! Our programs are designed for complete beginners and career changers. We'll teach you everything you need to know, from basic medical terminology to hands-on clinical skills.
Yes! Our weekend-only schedule (Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays) is designed specifically for parents, working adults, and career changers who need to maintain employment while training for their new healthcare career.
Our medical assistant certification program takes 16 weeks, with one class per weekend (Saturday OR Sunday, 10 AM- 2 PM).
This flexible schedule allows you to continue working your current job while completing your training.
Our dental assistant certification program takes 16 weeks, with one class per weekend, Sundays, 10 AM- 2 PM.
This flexible schedule allows you to continue working your current job while completing your training.
We offer two FREE trial sessions before you enroll, so you can experience our hands-on training approach with no financial commitment.
Yes! We offer all our medical and dental assistant training programs in English, Russian, and Ukrainian to support our diverse student community in the Chicago suburbs.
Depending on your chosen program, you'll earn certification in:
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- EKG/ECG Technician
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Dental Assistant
All certifications are recognized by healthcare employers throughout Illinois.
Absolutely. We provide comprehensive job placement assistance and have a high success rate placing graduates in medical offices, dental practices, hospitals, and healthcare facilities throughout the Chicago area and northwest suburbs.
We're located in Wheeling, IL, just 40 minutes from Chicago's west side and Ukrainian Village.
We serve students from throughout the northwest suburbs, including Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Palatine, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, and Skokie.