About GBAHE

 

GUAM BOARD OF ALLIED HEALTH EXAMINERS

 

The primary purpose of Allied Health Practice Act is “to protect the public against unprofessional, improper, incompetent, unlawful, fraudulent or deceptive practices by persons who practice the healing art. This Act, therefore, shall provide for the proper guidelines, such as education requirements, continuing education requirements, licensing and renewal procedures, professional conduct, and any other matter, which the Board deems appropriate in serving the interests of the community. The primary purpose of this Act is to protect the public against unprofessional, improper, incompetent, unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive practices by persons who practice the healing art. This Act, therefore, shall provide for the proper guidelines, such as education requirements, continuing education requirements, licensing and renewal procedures, professional conduct and any other matter, which the Board deems appropriate in serving the interests of the community.” 10 GCA § 12801.

The GBAHE is guided by Title 10 Chapter 12 Article 8  and the following articles 10 GCA Ch. 12 in the licensure, regulation, and discipline of the following professions:

  • Article 9. Acupuncture.
  • Article 10. Audiology.
  • Article 11. Chiropractic.
  • Article 12. Clinical Psychology.
  • Article 13.
    • Licensed Professional Counselor,
    • Licensed Mental Health Counselor,
    • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Articles 7 and 14. Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants.
  • Article 15. Physical Therapy.
  • Article 16. Physician Assistant.
  • Article 17. Podiatric Medicine.
  • Article 18. Speech Language Pathology.
  • Article 19. Veterinary Medicine.
  • Article 20. Respiratory Therapy.
  • Article 21. Nutritionist/Clinical Dietitian.
  • Article 22. Nursing Home Administrator.
 



Allied Professionals:
  1. Acupuncturist
  2. Audiologist
  3. Chiropractor
  4. Clinical Psychologist
  5. Licensed Professional Counselor
  6. Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
  7. Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  8. Nutritionist/Clinical Dietician
  9. Nursing Home Administrator
  10. Occupational Therapist
  11. Physical Therapist
  12. Physical Therapist Assistant
  13. Physician Assistant
  14. Podiatrist
  15. Registered Respiratory Therapist
  16. Certified Respiratory Therapist
  17. Speech Language Pathologist
  18. Speech Language Pathology Assistant
  19. Veterinarian


GBAHE Board Members

Dr. Mamie Balajadia
Clinical Psychologist Member, Chairperson

Vincent Pereda
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Member, Vice Chairperson
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Dr. Richard Chong
Acupuncturist Member
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Dr. Dennis Triolo
Audiologist, Member
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Dr. Gregory J. Miller
Chiropractic Member

Sibyl Crisostomo
Speech Language Pathologist Member
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Catherine C. San Nicolas
Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist Member

Nadine Cepeda
Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage Family Therapist/Licensed Mental
Health Counselor Member

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Rosalind S. Taitingfong
Occupational Therapist Member

Ray Tajalle
Physician Assistant Member
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Dr. Sungwook “Steve” S. Kim
Podiatrist Member

Dr. Velma R. Harper
Veterinarian Member

Vacant
Physical Therapist Member

Vacant
Respiratory Therapist Member