2. National HOSA Promotional Video

3. What it is?? O Heath Occupation Students of America- Future Heath Professionals O One of ten national career and technology student organizations endorsed by the US Department of Education O A student-led professional association

4. O An integral component of Health Science Education programs O Develops future leaders for the health care delivery system O Provides students with opportunities to compete in areas related to healthcare O HOSA is 100% health care!

5. Mission Statement 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.

6. Types of Membership O Middle School O Secondary O Postsecondary/Collegiate O Professional O Alumni O Associate O Honorary Life

7. What does HOSA provide to students? O Set realistic career and educational goals O Develop workplace readiness skills O Understand current health care issues O Develop effective leadership skills O Network with health care professionals O Participate in community service activities O Build self-confidence, motivation, and enthusiasm

8. Competitive Events Program O Regional, state, and national recognition of individual and team achievement O Fifty competitive events in five categories O Essential knowledge and skill development directly related to health care O Curricular component of Health Science Education

9. National HOSA Scholarships O Nursing Spectrum O Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam Scholarships O National Technical Honor Society O National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education O Delmar O Philip R. Patton (HCA - Hospital Corporation of America) O HOSA General Scholarship Fund O...and more

10. TN HOSA Scholarships Opportunities for several scholarships through TN HOSA and the Tennessee Technology Centers

11. 2012-2013 TN HOSA State Officer Team

12. One student’s journey…

13. National HOSA Advisor Services http://www.hosa.org/advisors.html

14. How do I affiliate my school? Contact Amanda Hodges for username/password to access affiliation system. amanda.hodges@tn.gov

15. Affiliation Website National HOSA Chapter Advisor Link:

16. Wait!!! How can my students afford this??

17. Tennessee HOSA Website www.tennesseehosa.org