Healthcare Plus

The Healthcare Plus program is a six-month long program that prepares program participants for the Patient Care Technician (PCT) position, formally known as Patient Assistant Coordinator or Health Unit Coordinator. This program is a collaboration between Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis College, and Project for Pride in Living and focuses on assisting individuals who want to enhance their medical background. Additionally, program participants complete a 48-hour job shadow at Abbott throughout various departments that exposes and prepares them for the PCT position.