From downtown Kankakee to surrounding neighborhoods, medical assistants keep clinics moving—greeting and rooming patients, coordinating referrals and prior authorizations, and prepping exam rooms and sterilizing instruments. Nearby programs combine simulation labs with coordinated externships across local specialty clinics and multi‑specialty groups, GI, dermatology, and ENT practices so your first day feels like your next step, not your first.
Use the resources here to line up accelerated or flexible options in Kankakee, align your externship with local employers across Kankakee, and prep for certification (CMA/CCMA) — with context on statewide demand in the Prairie State.
Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Kankakee, Illinois:
Medical Assistant Training near Kankakee
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Kankakee Community College
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Kankakee, IL
•0.8 miles away
Located in Kankakee, IL Kankakee Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Accounting Technology.
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Located in Tinley Park, IL Fox College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Physical Therapist Assistant. The campus serves roughly 239 learners.
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