1. 1 HOSA Health Occupations Students of America A program of student led activities relating to Health Occupations Education designed to develop future leaders for the healthcare community.

2. 2 HOSA is Curricular  Activities relate to classroom instruction  Activities relate to the Healthcare Delivery System  Activities are an outgrowth of the Health Occupations Education Program  What is the difference between HOSA, a “curricular” organization and other school clubs that are “extra-curricular?”

3. 3 How Does HOSA Help YOU? HOSA activities are integrated into the curriculum to provide students with the ability to: Set goals for life long career planning Lead by using democratic process Develop leadership skills Communicate more effectively Build self-esteem Interact with healthcare community Develop workplace readiness skills Take pride in accomplishments

4. 4 MISSION STATEMENT  To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Occupations education students; therefore, helping the students to meet the needs of the healthcare community.

5. 5 GOALS  To promote physical, mental and social well-being  To develop effective leadership qualities and skills  To develop character  To build pride and self-confidence  To improve communication skills  To understand the importance of service to others  To make realistic career choices and succeed in a healthcare profession

6. 6 HOSA Encourages  Interaction and cooperation with other students and organizations

7. 7 HOSA Provides For:  Individual and group achievement

8. 8 HOSA Develops:  An understanding of current healthcare issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation, and the world.

9. 9 HOSA Encourages:  Involvement in local, state and national healthcare and education projects

10. 10 The HOSA Organization

11. 11 The HOSA Emblem  The circle represents the continuity of healthcare  The triangle represents social, physical and mental well-being  The hands signify the caring of each HOSA member

12. 12 Colors of the HOSA Emblem  Background of outer circle – maroon  Letters in circle – medical white  Triangle – navy blue  Hands, figure, HOSA in triangle – medical white  Area around triangle- medical white  Founded in 1976 – navy blue

13. 13 Local Chapters  Local HOSA members make up the local chapter  The Health Occupations instructor serves as the HOSA chapter advisor  Chapter members elect local officers  Chapter members participate in school, community, regional, state and national activities

14. 14 State Association  State officers provide student leadership  State HOSA Advisor(s) are from the Department of Education or a sponsoring agency  Chapter members participate in state activities  States select national voting delegates

15. 15 National Level  Endorsed by the United States Department of Education  Local members affiliate with National HOSA  HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors governs HOSA  One state representative is a member of HOSA, Inc.  National Headquarters staff is in Flower Mound, Texas  National Officers serve as the Executive Committee

16. 16 HOSA is …  A national Vocational Student Organization that exclusively serves Health Occupations Education  An integral part of the Health Occupations program

17. 17 HOSA Develops …  Leadership and Team Building Skills

18. 18 HOSA Encourages …  Civic and Social Responsibility

19. 19 HOSA Provides …  A National Competitive Events Program

20. 20 The HOSA Motto is: “The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow.”

21. 21 HOSA is …  100% Healthcare

22. 22 HOSA 100% Affiliation  When all Health Occupations Education students in a program affiliate with HOSA at the local, state and national level – the Chapter receives a certificate and is listed as 100% HOSA in the HOSA Magazine.

23. 23 HOSA 100 Club  Those chapters who submit their paid affiliation fee by October 15 will be recognized as part of the HOSA 100 Club in the HOSA Magazine, and will receive a special certificate.

24. 24 What do HOSA Chapters do?  Chapters develop a Program of Work – a written outline of activities a local HOSA chapter plans to accomplish during the year.  The Program of Work involves members in a variety of experiences designed to meet their needs, as well as the needs of the organization, school and community.

25. 25 Professional Activities  Field trips  Guest speakers  Employer functions  Alumni activities  Career Day or Career Fairs

26. 26 Community Service Activities  Blood Drive  School Health Screenings  Adopt-A-Grandparent  Food baskets for needy families  Leukemia Lymphoma Society  Ronald McDonald House

27. 27 Social Activities  Get acquainted picnic  Monthly birthday celebrations  Reception for capping/pinning  Collaborative activity with other technical student organizations

28. 28 Fund Raising Activities  Class Lanyards  Bake Sales  Sales Projects  First Aid Kits  Donations  Sponsors  Construction Fair

29. 29 For More Information About HOSA  Ask Local Advisors – Sherry Allen, Karen Smith, & Jennifer Willard  Contact your State Advisor - Elizabeth Bullock  Visit HOSA’s web site at www.hosa.org  Call National HOSA at 1-800-321-HOSA (4672)