GUAM BOARD OF ALLIED HEALTH EXAMINERS (GBAHE)
Overview & Mission
The Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners (GBAHE) is guided by the Allied Health Practice Act, found in Title 10, Chapter 12, Article 8 of the Guam Code Annotated (GCA). The primary purpose of the 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.
Professions Licensed and Regulated by the GBAHE
The GBAHE is responsible for the licensure and regulation of the following disciplines, as outlined in 10 GCA Chapter 12 and its respective articles:
- Article 9. Acupuncturist.
- Article 10. Audiologist.
- Article 11. Chiropractor.
- Article 12. Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Psychology Associate.
- Article 13. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Articles 7 and 14. Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant.
- Article 15. Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Article 18. Speech-Language Pathologist and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
- Article 19. Veterinarian.
- Article 20. Respiratory Therapist (Registered and Certified).
- Article 21. Clinical Dietitian and Nutritionist.
- Article 22. Nursing Home Administrator.
Dr. Mamie Balajadia
Clinical Psychologist Member, Chairperson
Nadine Cepeda
Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist Member, Vice Chairperson
Dr. Velma Harper
Veterinarian Member, Secretary
Rosalind Taitingfong
Occupational Therapist Member, Treasurer
Dr. Richard Chong
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Member
Vacant
Audiologist Member
Dr. Gregory Miller
Chiropractic Member
Catherine San Nicolas
Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist Member
Vincent Pereda
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Member
Dr. Julienne Duenas
Physical Therapist Member
Gregory Cruz
Respiratory Therapist Member
May A. Camacho
Speech Language Pathologist Member
Regular Scheduled Board Meetings
Regular scheduled board meetings are held every first (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 the law/rules and regulations, please email the Board contact listed below.
Health Professional Licensing Office
If you have questions or concerns about the licensure process, examinations, or laws, please contact the appropriate individual below.
Kaysie Lee
Program Coordinator I
[email protected]
671-735-7404
Breanna B.F. Sablan
Acting HPLO Administrator
[email protected]
671-735-7410