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:
- Acupuncturist
- Audiologist
- Chiropractor
- Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Nutritionist/Clinical Dietician
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physician Assistant
- Podiatrist
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- Veterinarian
GBAHE Board Members
Dr. Mamie Balajadia
Clinical Psychologist Member, Chairperson
Vincent Pereda
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Member, Vice Chairperson
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Nadine Cepeda
Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist Member, Secretary
Rosalind S. Taitingfong
Occupational Therapist Member, Treasurer
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Dr. Richard Chong
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Member
Dr. Dennis Triolo
Audiologist Member
Dr. Gregory J. Miller
Chiropractic Member
Catherine C. San Nicolas
Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist Member
Dr. Velma R. Harper
Veterinarian Member
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Gregory Cruz
Respiratory Therapist Member
Ray Tajalle
Physician Assistant Member
Dr. Sungwook "Steve" S. Kim
Podiatrist Member
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Vacant
Physical Therapist Member
Vacant
Speech Language Pathologist Member
Renewal of Licenses
Licenses expire biennially on December 31st of even numbered years.
Regular Scheduled Board Meetings
Regular scheduled board meetings are held every (1st) Friday of every month at 12:00 p.m. at the Health Professional Licensing Office Conference Room located at 194 Hernan Cortez Ave, Terlaje Professional Building Suite 209, Hagatna, Guam
If you would like to address the Board with any questions or concerns regarding the licensure process, examinations, or laws/rules and regulations, please email the Board Contact listed below
Board Contact Information
Jennifer Bruan
Board Office Secretary
[email protected]
671-735-7407