Health Occupations Students of America A student-led professional association A student-led professional association Endorsed by the US Department of Education Endorsed by the US Department of Education An integral component of the Health Science Cluster An integral component of the Health Science Cluster Develops future leaders for the health care delivery system Develops future leaders for the health care delivery system HOSA is 100% health care! HOSA is 100% health care!

HOSA & It’s Purpose Health Occupations Students of America is a national organization for students enrolled in Health Science Education courses. Health Occupations Students of America is a national organization for students enrolled in Health Science Education courses. The purpose is to develop leadership & technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education Instructional Program. The purpose is to develop leadership & technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education Instructional Program.

Goals of HOSA To promote physical, mental & social well being To promote physical, mental & social well being Develop effective leadership qualities & skills Develop effective leadership qualities & skills Communicate more effectively with people Communicate more effectively with people Develop Character Develop Character Create Responsible Citizenship Traits Create Responsible Citizenship Traits

Goals of HOSA Promote Career opportunities in HealthCare Promote Career opportunities in HealthCare Encourage involvement in local, state and national healthcare and education projects Encourage involvement in local, state and national healthcare and education projects Build self-confidence and pride in one’s work Build self-confidence and pride in one’s work Make realistic career choices and seek successful employment in healthcare Make realistic career choices and seek successful employment in healthcare

HOSA Mission To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Occupations education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.

HOSA Motto “The Future Starts Now”

HOSA Emblem Circle - continuity of health care Circle - continuity of health care Triangle - social, physical and mental Triangle - social, physical and mentalwell-being Hands - the caring of each HOSA member Hands - the caring of each HOSA member Colors - maroon, medical white, navy blue Colors - maroon, medical white, navy blue

White…Purity of purpose Navy Blue….Loyalty & Integrity in our treatment of others. Symbolism Maroon…Commitment to our patients as Health Care Symbolism Professionals.

HOSA Membership Divisions Secondary Secondary Postsecondary/Collegiate Postsecondary/Collegiate Associate Associate Alumni Alumni Professional Professional

HOSA helps members set realistic career and educational goals set realistic career and educational goals develop workplace readiness skills develop workplace readiness skills understand current health care issues understand current health care issues develop effective leadership qualities & skills develop effective leadership qualities & skills network with health care professionals network with health care professionals participate in community service activities participate in community service activities build self-confidence, motivation & enthusiasm build self-confidence, motivation & enthusiasm celebrate accomplishments celebrate accomplishments

Competitive Events Program Regional, State, and National Recognition of Individual and Group Achievement Regional, State, and National Recognition of Individual and Group Achievement Approximately 50 events in 5 categories Approximately 50 events in 5 categories Essential knowledge and skill development directly related to health care Essential knowledge and skill development directly related to health care Curricular component of Health Science Curricular component of Health Science

HOSA Scholarships Area/State Scholarships Area/State Scholarships Outstanding HOSA Member Outstanding HOSA Member Catherine Jung Memorial Scholarship Catherine Jung Memorial Scholarship National HOSA Scholarships National HOSA Scholarships National Healthcare Issues Exam – sponsored by Kaiser Permanente National Healthcare Issues Exam – sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Industry Scholarships Industry Scholarships

HOSA Resources Publications Publications  HOSA Magazine – student magazine  VISION – advisor newsletter  National HOSA Handbook  NLC Guide National website National website Awards Unlimited – emblematic materials Awards Unlimited – emblematic materials

Annual Membership Affiliation National - $10.00 State/Local – $10.00

Any Questions? Here is your assignment…

Summery/Assignment Write a paragraph describing HOSA in your own words. Write a paragraph describing HOSA in your own words. List the purpose and 3 Goals of the organization List the purpose and 3 Goals of the organization Explain the Emblem and what the colors mean. Explain the Emblem and what the colors mean.