1. Committed to Building a Pipeline of Future Health Care Professionals

2. HOSA is a national student led organization for career and technical education students enrolled in secondary or postsecondary institutions who are interested in or are pursuing a career in the health professions. HOSA is a national student led organization for career and technical education students enrolled in secondary or postsecondary institutions who are interested in or are pursuing a career in the health professions. HOSA develops the physical, mental and social well-being of its members by building confidence in their ability to develop skills that will lead to career entry and advancement in their chosen health profession HOSA develops the physical, mental and social well-being of its members by building confidence in their ability to develop skills that will lead to career entry and advancement in their chosen health profession

3. To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Science/Health Occupations Education students, therefore, helping students meet the needs of the health care community.

5. HOSA members practice, refine and seek recognition for skills gained in the Health Science Classroom. HOSA members practice, refine and seek recognition for skills gained in the Health Science Classroom. The Health Science instructor serves as the HOSA Chapter Advisor. The Health Science instructor serves as the HOSA Chapter Advisor. The Health Science classroom and HOSA provide students with theskills required to enter or advance in their chosen health profession. The Health Science classroom and HOSA provide students with theskills required to enter or advance in their chosen health profession.

6. HOSA members are engaged in a variety of activities outside the classroom and develop a practical understanding of health care issues, environmental concerns and survival needs of the community, nation and world. HOSA members are engaged in a variety of activities outside the classroom and develop a practical understanding of health care issues, environmental concerns and survival needs of the community, nation and world. HOSA will serve more than 107,000 students in over 3,000 local chapters in 47 state associations. HOSA will serve more than 107,000 students in over 3,000 local chapters in 47 state associations.

7. HOSA… is committed to attracting qualified students to the health professions. is committed to attracting qualified students to the health professions. offers opportunities to develop, practice and refine leadership skills. offers opportunities to develop, practice and refine leadership skills. creates an environment that motivates learners. creates an environment that motivates learners. recognizes high performing members and teams through HOSA’s National Competitive Events Program. recognizes high performing members and teams through HOSA’s National Competitive Events Program. is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE.

8. To promote opportunities in the health professions. To promote opportunities in the health professions. To develop effective leadership qualities and skills. To develop effective leadership qualities and skills. To develop character. To develop character. To build pride and self- confidence. To build pride and self- confidence.

9. A HOSA chapter is formed by Health Science students who are pursuing a career in the health professions. HOSA chapters are encouraged to recruit students interested in health care but are unable to enroll in a Health Science course. A HOSA chapter is formed by Health Science students who are pursuing a career in the health professions. HOSA chapters are encouraged to recruit students interested in health care but are unable to enroll in a Health Science course. Chapter members elect local officers. Chapter members elect local officers. Chapter members participate in school, community, regional, state and national activities. Chapter members participate in school, community, regional, state and national activities.

10. HOSA members are involved in community-oriented, career-related and leadership development activities. HOSA members are involved in community-oriented, career-related and leadership development activities. Members from local chapters attend regional and statewide conferences for leadership training and chapter management workshops. Members from local chapters attend regional and statewide conferences for leadership training and chapter management workshops. Members prepare themselves for a variety of competitive events that reinforce classroom learning. Members prepare themselves for a variety of competitive events that reinforce classroom learning. HOSA’s Competitive Events test students’ competencies and skills in their chosen health profession. HOSA’s Competitive Events test students’ competencies and skills in their chosen health profession.

11. HOSA State Associations are led by elected state officers. HOSA State Associations are led by elected state officers. A HOSA State Advisor represents the sponsoring state agency and is responsible for state officers. A HOSA State Advisor represents the sponsoring state agency and is responsible for state officers. Chapter members participate in local, regional and state meetings and conferences. Chapter members participate in local, regional and state meetings and conferences. 47 State Associations

12. The student-led organization is highly motivational The student-led organization is highly motivational 57 standard-based competitive events comprise the National Competitive Events Program 57 standard-based competitive events comprise the National Competitive Events Program High level involvement by the health care community in HOSA projects and activities High level involvement by the health care community in HOSA projects and activities

13. 4,500 HOSA members participated in 57 recognition and competitive events at the 2009 NLC in Nashville, TN. Health Science Events Health Science Events Dental Spelling Dental Spelling Medical Spelling Medical Spelling Dental Terminology Dental Terminology Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Medical Math Medical Math Knowledge Tests Knowledge Tests Concepts of Health Care Human Growth and Development PathophysiologyPharmacologyNutrition Health Professions Events Biotechnology Biotechnology Clinical Nursing Clinical Nursing Clinical Specialty Clinical Specialty Dental Assisting Dental Assisting Home Health Aide Home Health Aide Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Medical Laboratory Assisting Medical Laboratory Assisting Nursing Assisting Nursing Assisting Personal Care Personal Care Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Veterinary Assisting Veterinary Assisting

14. Team Leadership Events Team Leadership Events Community Awareness Community Awareness Creative Problem Solving Creative Problem Solving Forensic Medicine Forensic Medicine HOSA Bowl HOSA Bowl Parliamentary Procedure Parliamentary Procedure Career Health Display Career Health Display Biomedical Debate Biomedical Debate Medical Reading Medical Reading Health Education Health Education Public Service Announcement Public Service Announcement Recognition Recognition Outstanding HOSA Chapter Outstanding HOSA Chapter Outstanding State Leader Outstanding State Leader National Recognition Program National Recognition Program Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam National Service Project National Service Project Barbara James Service Award Barbara James Service Award Outstanding Alumni Member Outstanding Alumni Member Chapter Newsletter Chapter Newsletter HOSA Week HOSA Week Leadership Events Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Speaking Extemporaneous Speaking Extemporaneous Writing Extemporaneous Writing Interviewing Skills Interviewing Skills Job Seeking Skills Job Seeking Skills Medical Photography Medical Photography Prepared Speaking Prepared Speaking Researched Persuasive Speaking Researched Persuasive Speaking Speaking Skills Speaking Skills

15. Local HOSA Chapter & Health Science Classroom Local HOSA Chapter & Health Science Classroom Members are Chosen to Represent their Chapter in Regional or State Competitions District Leadership Conference District Leadership Conference This Conference is Held in the Winter in some States State Leadership Conference State Leadership Conference Held in the Spring - Ask the State Advisor for Qualification Requirements National Leadership Conference National Leadership Conference Held Annually in June

16. Leadership Academies Networking Recognition Competitive Events Educational Symposiums Friendships

17. HOSA members develop qualities and skills to assume leadership roles in their future health care professions.

19. 30%30% 23% 7% 3%3% NursingMedicine Other Medical Careers Dental Pharmacy Physical Therapy

20. Secondary Secondary Postsecondary/Collegiate Postsecondary/Collegiate Members-at-large Members-at-large Professional Professional Alumni Alumni Honorary Honorary

21. Education through Competitive Events. Education through Competitive Events. Networking opportunities to meet people in the health care industry. Networking opportunities to meet people in the health care industry. Learn about a variety of different health care specialties and explore what the health professions offers Learn about a variety of different health care specialties and explore what the health professions offers

22. Meet people with different backgrounds, life experiences and future goals and discover HOSA’s diversity. Meet people with different backgrounds, life experiences and future goals and discover HOSA’s diversity. HOSA offers inspiration to excel in health science and accomplish goals. HOSA offers inspiration to excel in health science and accomplish goals. HOSA connects you with the health care industry and offers exciting opportunities for internships, scholarships and professional mentors. HOSA connects you with the health care industry and offers exciting opportunities for internships, scholarships and professional mentors.

23. How to Join: Dues-- $15/year Sign up with Ms. Malone Attend Club Meetings *Choose to enter events for competition

24. HOSA OFFICER POSITIONS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Historian Reporter