HOSA Health Occupations Students of America

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Promoting Healthy Partnerships
Introducing HOSA
6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111 Flower Mound, TX
75028 Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
1.800.321.HOSA www.hosa.org
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HOSA

• A student-led organization with a program of
  work designed to recruit qualified students,
  provide developmental opportunities and develop
  the future leaders of the health care community.

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Why HOSA?

• Early 1970s HOE (Health Science) programs
  started
• Part of Vocational (now Career Tech) Education
• Mid 1970s Health Care Leaders wanted healthcare
  organization
• HOSA founded in 1976

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HOSA is Curricular

• HOSA activities relate to the delivery of health
  care.
• HOSA activities are an outgrowth of the Health
  Science Education program.
• HOSA extends the classroom.
• HOSA supports the school/state
  curriculum.

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HOSA is for All Future Health Care Professionals

• HOSA activities can be offered for students who
  plan to pursue a health career when a health
  science program does not exist.
• HOSA chapters can be sponsored by health care
  community agencies.

AHEC
Charter Schools
HCA
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HOSAs Mission
To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality
health care by providing opportunities for
knowledge, skill and leadership development of
all Health Science students, therefore, helping
students meet the needs of the health care
community.
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HOSA Goals

• To promote opportunities in the health
  professions.
• To develop effective leadership qualities and
  skills.
• To develop character.
• To build pride and self-confidence.

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HOSA members engage in learning outside the
classroom

• And develop an understanding of current health
  care issues, environmental concerns, and survival
  needs of the community, the nation, and the world.

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The HOSA Organization
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Local Chapters

• HOSA chapter involves HSE students.
• The HSE instructor serves as the HOSA chapter
  advisor.
• Chapter members elect officers.
• Chapter members participate in school, community,
  regional, state and
  national activities.

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State Associations

• State Officers lead State Associations.
• State HOSA Advisor(s) represent the sponsoring
  agency and advise State Officers.

• Chapter members participate in state conferences.

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National Level

• Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education
• Local members affiliate with State and National
  HOSA
• HOSA, Inc. is the legal entity of HOSA
• National Headquarters in Flower Mound, TX

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National HOSA Leadership
National Officers
HOSA, Inc.
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National HOSA Leadership
Dr. Jim Koeninger Executive Director
Becky Davis 2007 Chair
Sierra Jenkins National President
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HOSA Provides a Spark for Learning

• The National Competitive Events Program!!

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Offering 55 Leadership and Health-Related Events
Sports Medicine
Dental Spelling
National Service Project
Medical Reading
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NLC Offers Members Opportunities for...
Travel
Energizing General Sessions
Fun
Health Care Workshops
Advisor Workshops
New Acquaintances and Friends
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Including Spectacular Sessions
HOSA Members
Welcome
NLC Opening Session Anaheim, California HOSA
delegates enjoy laser and in-door fireworks
extravaganza!
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And National Champions!
Secondary
Including 4 special needs events
Postsecondary/Collegiate
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The Road to the NLC
National Leadership Conference Held Annually in
June
State Leadership Conference Held in the
Spring-Ask the State Advisor
Fall Leadership Conference Held to train chapter
officers
Local Chapter/Classrooms Chapter Competitors
Selected
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Whats in it for the Healthcare Community?

• Positive contribution to the community
• A pulse on the future
• Easy access (captive audience)
• Partner in developing future employees
• Exposure to the REAL healthcare world

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Whats in it for the School?

• Positive affiliation adolescent need to belong
• Service activities serve the school
• Positive PR community and parent connection
• MORE learning

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Whats in it for the teacher?

• MORE learning connects classroom with the real
  world
• Gets teacher closer to the student
• Program recruitment
• Satisfaction, joy

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Whats in it for the student?

• FUN!
• Success!
• Go to the head of the class
• Takes the ER out of the career decision-making
  process
• Opportunity for achievement

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• The HOSA Motto
• The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow

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For More Information about HOSA

• Visit HOSAs web site _at_ www.hosa.org
• Call National HOSA _at_ 1-800-321-HOSA