Health Services Center

Health Requirements for Enrollment 
Health Requirements for Enrollment Memo
 

1. A TB Skin Test must be less than one (1) year prior to registration; For any individual entering Guam from an area other than the United States or its territories, Public Law 22-130 requires that a tuberculosis test must be conducted within six (6) months prior to enrollment.
    
   1. If a Positive Reactor to TB, you must obtain a medical evaluation by your healthcare provider with a valid Chest X-Ray report first and then proceed to the TB Section of the Department of Public Health & Social Services in Dededo to obtain a Certificate of Tuberculosis Evaluation Form for clearance.
       
2. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 doses required (this vaccine is given in 2 doses during childhood years, if a record is available showing these doses, this vaccine is not needed for the rest of a person's lifetime); If no record is available, visit a clinic to have both doses administered or obtain an MMR Titer to prove immunity.

3. Td / Tdap Booster – this vaccine is good for ten (10) years; and

4. Emergency and Health Information – This form can be found here and below under Student Forms.

5. Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) or Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) for students below 18 years of age.

Students whose choice of study will place them at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens are advised to follow further instructions by their respective program advisor regarding other health requirements such as the Hepatitis B vaccine and physical examination.

For further guidance please email or call the GCC Health Services Center at gcc.healthcenter@guamcc.edu   |   (671) 735-5586

TB Testing
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Summer Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM 
Starting Fall 2023: 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM

TB Reading
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
As scheduled

To schedule an appointment, please call (671) 735-5586 or email gcc.healthcenter@guamcc.edu

Student Forms

• Emergency & Health Information (Adult)

• Emergency & Health Information (Minor)

• DPHSS Tuberculosis Evaluation Form

About the GCC Health Services Center

Health Services Center Mission
The Health Services Center supports the College's mission statement through the provision of optimal health services to its clientele as they seek training and education to meet their career-oriented and employment-related goals.

About the Health Services Center
The Health Services Center is staffed by one full-time Registered Nurse (RN) and one full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Luis G. Cruz, MD, is the GCC Medical Director. Students and employees of the College may utilize the Health Center's services.

Located at the GCC Student Center (Building 5000), 1st Floor (Right Wing) Rm 5116
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Health Services Center

• Basic first aid for injuries and medical conditions that occur during school time

• Assessment and nursing management of chronic health problems based on the client’s physician-prescribed therapeutic regimen*

• Annual screening of employees for tuberculosis (TB) as required by law

• Screening of students for TB in compliance with public law and school policy

• Administration of TB skin test

• Immunization program*

• Immunization audit in compliance with public law and school policy

• Brief Tobacco Intervention (BTI) program

• Screening of height & weight, blood pressure, vision, and pediculosis*

• Pregnancy testing and prenatal follow-up*

• Advocacy for persons with disabilities

• Referral services on health management

• Counseling on health and health-related issues.

• Health Promotion/Education through Class Presentations

• STD & HIV Testing & Treatment in Partnership with DPHSS
   

*Services will be rendered upon the availability of staff and resources.
 

Employee Forms

• Employee Consent for Services
• Emergency & Health Information
• GCC TB Screening Form

Other Resources

• A Safe & Healthy Beginning

• Diabetes

• Cancer Prevention

• Stress Management

• HEATstroke Prevention

• Care of Cuts & Scrapes

• Handy Health Tips