Susanne Suttich RN, BSA
Prior to the conception of Medical Training Consultants Inc., I was a Registered Nurse
for 21 years. At a Portland hospital, I was the Charge Nurse of both the IV and the
Emergency departments where we specialized in trauma and cardiac. I assisted in the
implementation of educational programs, policies and procedures, and quality assurance
activities. I also taught nurses, student nurses and paramedics IV therapy.
In 1990, I met and married a wonderful man and moved to Tacoma, WA. Within a few years,
I took on numerous new roles within the community.
I began working for a major pulmonary group, which led to doing clinical trials for a
medical research company. During that time, I was approached by a leading Tacoma college
to develop and teach an IV Therapy Program. While establishing the program, I began to
pursue my state teaching certificate. Once again, I was approached by a pharmaceutical
company to manage their IV team.
As more and more doors opened, I was able to use many of the skills I had learned over
the years. My passion for nursing and education grew. My demand grew.
In 1995, the American Heart Association (AHA) reorganized their program offerings and
developed Community Training Centers (CTC). As I had been teaching for AHA since 1976,
I decided to look into becoming a CTC. After many months of research, I asked my husband
what he thought about me starting my own businesses - as a CTC for AHA and an IV team
supporting a pharmaceutical company. He was extremely supportive and said I “should go
for it.” My dad, who is the wind beneath my wings, cinched the deal for me. We had been
talking about my future opportunities. He said, “My daughters can do anything. If this
is what you want to do, you should think big and do it.” Thus it was, with the confidence
and encouragement of my family, I opened Medical Training Consultants in 1995.
Today, it has turned into two rapidly growing companies, MTCI and the College of Medical
Training (CoMT). MTCI encompasses our worldwide GSA contracts and the IV Nurse Consultants
team. The College of Medical Training specializes in higher education, using hands-on and
classroom techniques. Both companies have a seasoned management team, a solid business
operation, and a roster of long term clients, who are the best testament of our success.