Dubai, UAE – January 30, 2017– Strategic Alliance Holdings Global, LLC (“SAH Global”), has announced the launch of its global SAH Proton Therapy Training and Education Program, the first of its kind to be made available to cancer treatment professionals in the MENA region. The program provides U.S.-based certifications in advanced Proton Therapy to physicians, therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, technologists and other healthcare professionals in the field of advanced cancer treatment. Proton Therapy is the most advanced form of cancer treatment available today, with a documented success rate of up to 96%.*
The SAH Proton Therapy Training and Education program uses U.S.-based certification and partnerships with U.S.-based institutions to train staff of Proton Therapy centers in the technology and advanced science of Proton Therapy and PET & molecular imaging. The training includes a combination of web-based, in-class, and hands-on training designed to meet the rigorous and highly specific needs of the various professionals that establish and operate Proton Therapy centers. Staff in radiation oncology, oncology nursing, medical physics, medical dosimetry, and therapy receive customized training. For example:
- Physicians have access to the knowledge and skills of one of the largest operating proton centers in the United States.
- Physicists develop a greater understanding of the proton beam and its delivery system.
- Dosimetrists learn treatment planning and complete in-house Proton Therapy clinic rotations.
- Therapists learn the specific differences between treating with Proton Therapy compared to traditional photon therapy.
The SAH Proton Therapy Training and Education program offers Proton Therapy training to administrators, management, and staff of existing centers as well as those in development and start-up. Training modules are customized in curricula and length to support the various levels of staff experience, education and job responsibilities. They include:
- 1-hour web-based introduction module
- 2-day introduction course
- 2-week clinical site course
- 4 – 6-month extensive clinical rotation (dependent upon position)
- 1-year fellowship physician program
The SAH Proton Therapy Training and Education program brings 125 years of hands-on clinical Proton Therapy experience to the MENA region. SAH Global has actively pioneered the effort to bring vital cancer treatment solutions to the Middle East. Our network of Proton Therapy Cancer Treatment Centers and our Molecular Imaging Center will revolutionize not only cancer care but health care in the region.
About SAH Global
SAH Global’s vision is commitment to the introduction of Proton Therapy as one of the primary solutions for cancer treatment in the Middle East and around the World. SAH Global believes in building a strong sustainable society, and as such, will leverage the success of its global ventures to make long-term contributions to the community, promote the growth of their employees, and help create a greener environment. For more information about SAH Global and Proton Therapy please contact [email protected]
About SAH Care
SAH Care, a subsidiary of SAH Global, was formed to fill a niche-underserved market. SAH Care is committed to providing Proton Therapy treatment through its innovative medical services approach. By establishing a network of Proton Therapy providers around the world, SAH Care is able to provide Proton Therapy treatment to patients from anywhere in the world. For more information about SAH Care and treating cancer patients with Proton Therapy please contact: [email protected]