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Nursing and Allied Health Department


2025 Fall Semester Survey Schedule
Attention all students. Please click here [1] to complete the survey for the 2025 fall semester schedule. We want to ensure the necessary courses are available to you to complete your program. For more information please email Tamara Hiura at tamaratherese.hiura@guamcc.edu.

About the Nursing & Allied Health Department
The Nursing & Allied Health Department provides quality education with a focus on health careers and training to enhance health education. The goal of the department is to prepare competent and caring healthcare providers. We offer Nursing & Allied Health programs, short-term healthcare courses and workshops. The Practical Nursing Program requires acceptance to the class based on specific requirements. Our faculty and advisors are prepared and willing to assist you to achieve your educational goals for a career in health care.

The Nursing & Allied Health Department offers two Associate of Science degree programs in Practical Nursing [2], Registered Nursing, & Medical Assisting [3], a Certificate degree program in Medical Assisting [4], and two Industry Certificates in Certified Nurse Assistant [5] & Emergency Management Technician (EMT). 

The GCC Advantage
Nursing & Allied Health courses at Guam Community College provide students with the curriculum and instruction needed to fulfill the requirements for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting or Practical Nursing as well as a Certificate in Medical Assisting, Industry Certificates in Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician. Our expert faculty in the field provides students with the skills and critical thinking requirements to prepare for local and national certifications aligned with their intended health career goals. 

Academic Advising 
The Nursing & Allied Health Department is available to assist you! So visit us at the Anthony A. Leon Guerrero Allied Health Center, second floor, room 3213, (671)7350–113 Ex. 0500
 

Advisors
Dorothy Lou Duenas, MSN, RN
Nursing & Allied Health Administrator
dorothylou.duenas@guamcc.edu [6]

Barbara Mafnas, MSN, RN
ADN-RN Instructor
barbara.mafnas@guamcc.edu

Carlie Webb, BSN
Practical Nursing 
carlie.webb@guamcc.edu

Katsuyoshi Uchima
Medical Assisting 
katsuyoshi.uchima@guamcc.edu [7]

Leona Lynn Blas
Medical Assisting 
leonalynn.blas@guamcc.edu [8]

For other inquiries or general information:
Marina Aguilar
Administrative Assistant
671.735.0119 X 0500
marina.aguilar@guamcc.edu

Tamara Therese Hiura, NREMT
Program Coordinator II
BLS Instructor/EMT Instructor
671.735.0119 X 0504
tamaratherese.hiura@guamcc.edu


 






You may also be interested in these Programs in Nursing and Allied Health Department

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Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) RN Program [9]

The mission of the Nursing and Allied Health Department is to generate locally educated and licensed nurses to work in the various health care provider agencies on Guam and the Pacific region. The Guam Community College Nursing Program is committed to providing career guidance and education in nursing to those students from Guam and the Pacific region who desire to become Practical Nurses. Upon completion of program requirements, students will earn an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) and will be eligible to apply and take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Licensure is granted through the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners.

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Associate of Science in Medical Assisting [10]

Medical Assistants are the only allied health professionals specifically trained to work in ambulatory settings, such as physicians’ offices, clinics, and group practices. These multi-skilled personnel can perform administrative and clinical procedures. Physicians value this unique versatility more and more, as managed care necessitates the need to contain costs and manage human resources efficiently. Medical Assistants are trained allied health professionals who work primarily in physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics, but also in hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.

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