IS… Pat Dennison, Academic Consultant Martha Williams, Health Sciences Instructor

HOSA HealthHealth OccupationsOccupations StudentsStudents of Americaof America HOSA Executive Council

HOSA IS… A national career and technical student organization A national career and technical student organization Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Occupations Division of the American Vocational Association to be an integral part of career and technical education instructional programs Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Occupations Division of the American Vocational Association to be an integral part of career and technical education instructional programs A unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary and postsecondary/collegiate students enrolled in health science technology programs A unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary and postsecondary/collegiate students enrolled in health science technology programs

HOSA History At the 1971 American Vocational Association a task force was appointed to study student organizations In November 1975, 18 representatives from Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas voted to form the American Health Occupations Education Student Organization (AHOESO). A Constitutional Convention was held in Arlington, Texas in November 1976.

The delegates and advisors:The delegates and advisors: (1) adopted bylaws which changed the name of the organization to Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) (2) elected national officers (3) selected national colors and a motto (4) made plans for HOSA emblem competition (5) set the first National Leadership Conference for spring 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At that National Leadership Conference charters were presented to six states, including Kentucky.

HOSA Mission To promote career opportunities in the health care industry, and To promote career opportunities in the health care industry, and To enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people To enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people

Purpose and Goals of HOSA To serve the needs of its members and strengthen the HSTE-HOSA Partnership in the following ways: To serve the needs of its members and strengthen the HSTE-HOSA Partnership in the following ways: Foster programs and activities which will develop Foster programs and activities which will develop 1. Physical, mental, and social well-being 1. Physical, mental, and social well-being 2. Leadership, character, and citizenship 2. Leadership, character, and citizenship 3. Ethical practices and respect for the dignity of work 3. Ethical practices and respect for the dignity of work

Foster self-actualization which leads to meeting psychological, social, and economic needs Foster self-actualization which leads to meeting psychological, social, and economic needs Build confidence in student which leads to realistic career choices and successful employment in the health care field Build confidence in student which leads to realistic career choices and successful employment in the health care field Promote inter- organizational relationships Promote inter- organizational relationships

Recognize individual achievement Recognize individual achievement Promote involvement in current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival need of community, nation, and the world Promote involvement in current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival need of community, nation, and the world Establish and maintain state associations in good standing with HOSA Establish and maintain state associations in good standing with HOSA

HOSA Opportunities “What’s in it for Me?” INVOLVMENT – in a variety of chapter activities INVOLVMENT – in a variety of chapter activities RECOGNITION – through participation in competitive events RECOGNITION – through participation in competitive events SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS TRAVEL – regional, state and national activities TRAVEL – regional, state and national activities NETWORKING NETWORKING – with health care professionals, industry leaders, organizations, and associations

HOSA Opportunities COMMUNICATIONS – through a series of publications COMMUNICATIONS – through a series of publications LEADERSHIP – opportunities for learning how to work effectively with others LEADERSHIP – opportunities for learning how to work effectively with others CONFIDENCE - from active participation in HOSA activities CONFIDENCE - from active participation in HOSA activities

HOSA Conferences Participate in competitive events that test competencies and related skills in chosen occupation on local, regional, state and national levelsParticipate in competitive events that test competencies and related skills in chosen occupation on local, regional, state and national levels

HOSA Emblem The Circle represents the continuity of health careThe Circle represents the continuity of health care The Triangle represents the three aspects of humankind well-being; social, physical, and mentalThe Triangle represents the three aspects of humankind well-being; social, physical, and mental The Hands represent the caring of each HOSA memberThe Hands represent the caring of each HOSA member

HOSA Colors Navy Blue represents loyalty to the health care profession Navy Blue represents loyalty to the health care profession Medical White represents purity of purpose Medical White represents purity of purpose Maroon represents compassion of HOSA members Maroon represents compassion of HOSA members

HOSA Motto “THE HANDS OF HOSA MOLD THE HEALTH OF TOMORROW” “THE HANDS OF HOSA MOLD THE HEALTH OF TOMORROW”

HOSA Creed I Believe in the Health Care Profession. I Believe in the Health Care Profession. I believe in the profession for which I am being trained; and in the opportunities that my training offers. I Believe in education. I Believe in education. I believe that through education I will be able to make the greatest use of my skills, knowledge, and experience in order to become a contributing member of the health care team of my community. I Believe in myself. I Believe in myself. I believe that by using the knowledge and skills of my profession I will become more aware of myself. Through fulfilling these goals, I will become a more responsible person. I Believe that each individual is important in his or her own right ; I Believe that each individual is important in his or her own right ; therefore I will treat each person with respect and love. To this end I dedicate my training, my skills and my self to serve others through HOSA.

Membership Categories Active Membership Active Membership SecondarySecondary PostsecondaryPostsecondary CollegiateCollegiate Professional Professional Alumni Alumni Honorary Honorary

Program of Work The Program of Work (POW) is a plan of activities for the year. It doesn’t need to be elaborate. Activities can be added or revised during the year. HOSA student members should take ownership of the Program of Work.

Types of Activities for POW Career Related ActivitiesCareer Related Activities Alumni InvolvementAlumni Involvement Community ActivitiesCommunity Activities Benevolent ActivitiesBenevolent Activities Social/Leadership ActivitiesSocial/Leadership Activities FundraisingFundraising

POW Planning Sheet Prepare one sheet per goalPrepare one sheet per goal Goal 1: Goal 1: Objectives - Objectives - Activities - Activities - Resources - Resources - Time - Time - Cost - Cost - Beginning/Completion Date - Beginning/Completion Date - Product - Product -

POW Monthly Plan JulyJanuary AugustFebruary SeptemberMarch OctoberApril NovemberMay DecemberJune

Membership Info… Membership year is September 1 through August 31Membership year is September 1 through August 31 Total dues - $15.00/yearTotal dues - $15.00/year National affiliation fee (dues) is $10National affiliation fee (dues) is $10 State affiliation fee (dues) is $5State affiliation fee (dues) is $5 KY-HOSA officers include:KY-HOSA officers include: PresidentVice President SecretaryTreasurerHistorian Parliamentarian

Membership Info… KY-HOSA Advisor is Elizabeth BullockKY-HOSA Advisor is Elizabeth Bullock KY-HOSA Co-Advisor is Mary KleberKY-HOSA Co-Advisor is Mary Kleber National Theme National Theme "HOSA: The Hearts that Believe and the Hands that Achieve!“ KY-HOSA Fall Leadership Conference - October HOSA State Conference – MarchHOSA State Conference – March National HOSA Conference – JuneNational HOSA Conference – June National Headquarters – Flower Mound, TXNational Headquarters – Flower Mound, TX

References HOSA Student HandbookHOSA Student Handbook bookB.pdfhttp:// bookB.pdfhttp:// bookB.pdfhttp:// bookB.pdf HOSA Handbook –section C (HOSA CD received each year with membership packet, 2009 attached)HOSA Handbook –section C (HOSA CD received each year with membership packet, 2009 attached) Kentucky Statesman Award Study guide (attached)Kentucky Statesman Award Study guide (attached) New Advisor HandbookNew Advisor Handbook dbook.pdf dbook.pdf