1. HOSA at
EHS

2. Health Occupations Students of America
A student-led professional association
Develops future leaders for the health care delivery system
HOSA is 100% health care!
HOSA is one of 10 student organizations endorsed for specifically for health occupations education.

3. 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.

4. HOSA Motto
“The Hands of HOSA
Mold the Health of
Tomorrow”

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

6. Levels of HOSA Local Chapters
Local advisor is the health science instructor.
State Associations
38 total associations
National Organization
Headquarters located in Flower Mound, TX

7. Membership Categories
Secondary
High School Students
Postsecondary/Collegiate
Professional
Alumni
Associate
Honorary Life

8. HOSA Goals: Set realistic career and educational goals
Develop workplace readiness skills
Understand current health care issues
Develop effective leadership qualities and skills
Network with health care professionals
Participate in community service activities
Build self-confidence, motivation, and enthusiasm
Celebrate accomplishments

9. Superficial Benefits
Travel
Resume Builder
Friendships
Team Player

10. HOSA Scholarships Area/State Scholarships Outstanding HOSA Member
National HOSA Scholarships
National Healthcare Issues Exam – sponsored by Kaiser Permanente
Industry Scholarships

11. HOSA Resources Publications HOSA Happenings – student newsletter
VISION – advisor newsletter
National HOSA Handbook
National Leadership Conference Guide
HOSA Resource Library
National Web site:
State Web site:
Awards Unlimited:

12. How is the local chapter involved?
Red Cross blood drive twice a year
Lunch time activities
Charity fundraisers
State, regional and national competition
Participation in local health fairs.

13. STOP Several things you can do: Complete the Scavenger Hunt.
Complete your flash cards for medical abbreviations Lesson 1.
Complete your flash cards for medical terminology Lesson 1.
Organize your folder.

14. Get a HOSA study guide from the box on the counter and begin working on it.
The study guide will be due Tuesday.
The test will be on Tuesday.

15. HOSA

16. Competitive Events Program
Regional, state, and national recognition of individual and team achievement
Fifty competitive events in five categories
Essential knowledge and skill development directly related to health care

17. Category I Health Occupations Related Events
Dental Spelling
Dental Terminology
Medical Spelling
Medical Terminology
Medical Math
Knowledge Tests: Nutrition
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Human Growth & Development
Concepts of Health Care

18. Category II Health Occupations Skill Events
Administrative Medical Assisting
Clinical Specialty
CPR/First Aid
Dental Assisting
Dental Lab Tech
EMT
First Aid/Rescue Breathing *
Medical Assisting - Clinical
Medical Lab Assisting
Nursing Assisting
Personal Care *
Physical Therapy Aide
Practical Nursing
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Assisting
*IEP

19. Category III Individual Leadership Events
Care Plan (Regional and State)
Extemporaneous Health Poster
Extemporaneous Speaking
Extemporaneous Writing
Interviewing Skills *
Job Seeking Skills
Prepared Speaking
Researched Persuasive Speaking
Speaking Skills * * IEP

20. Category IV Team Leadership Events
Biomedical Debate
Career Health Display
Community Awareness
Creative Problem Solving
HOSA Bowl
Medical Reading
Parliamentary Procedure

21. Category V Recognition
Outstanding HOSA Chapter
Outstanding HOSA Member
Outstanding Alumni Member
National Recognition Program
National Healthcare Issues Exam
National Service Project
Barbara James Service Award
Chapter Newsletter

22. (www.hosa.org - HOSA Handbook, Section B)
Event Preparation
Read general rules and guidelines
Select an event consistent with career objectives
Obtain event guidelines – read and review
( - HOSA Handbook, Section B)
Talk to previous competitors and HOSA advisors
Know the event guidelines and rating sheets
Obtain necessary equipment and supplies
Practice, practice, practice!

23. STOP Several things you can do: HOSA Study Guide
Complete the Scavenger Hunt.
Complete your flash cards for medical abbreviations Lesson 1.
Complete your flash cards for medical terminology Lesson 1.
Organize your folder.