Health Professional Licensing Office

Purpose

Oversees and supports the planning and implementing of all Health Professional Licensing Boards’ Guam mandates.

Inside the Health Professional Licensing Office

Guam Board of Nurse Examiners

The Guam Board of Nurse Examiners is the regulatory body of nurses appointed by the Governor to serve as members of the Nursing Board.

Guam Board of Medical Examiners

Guam Board of Medical Examiners is responsible for the licensing of physicians in Guam to include physicians who provide services to Guam patients from off-island in accordance with the Guam Medical Practice Act.

Guam Board of Examiners for Pharmacy

Guam Board of Examiners for Pharmacy is responsible for the licensure of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians in Guam and the operation of pharmacies and wholesale pharmacy outlets in accordance with the Pharmacy Practice Act.

Guam Board of Examiners for Dentistry

Guam Board of Examiners for Dentistry is responsible for the licensure of dentists and dental auxiliary personnel in Guam.

Guam Board of Examiners for Optometry

Guam Board of Examiners for Optometry is responsible for the licensure of optometrists and optometry facilities in Guam.

Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners

Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners(w/15 health disciplines) is responsible for the licensing of 15 different disciplines in allied health in Guam like clinical psychology, audiology, speech language pathology, chiropractics, IMFT, etc.

Guam Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

Guam Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is responsible for the licensing and testing of cosmetology personnel to NIC standards and licensing/regulation of cosmetology related salons/facilities per the Guam Barbering and Cosmetology Act. Here you can create the content that will be used within the module.

Guam Board of Social Work

Guam Board of Social Work is a regulatory board responsible for licensing social workers at all practice levels in Guam.

Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services Office is responsible for providing and maintaining an effective pre-hospital emergency medical services system, including the necessary personnel, equipment and facilities to ensure that all emergency patients receive prompt and adequate medical care throughout the range of emergency conditions.