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Title: Health Occupation Students of America


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  • Health Occupation Students of America

2
LOGOS
  • National Logo Georgia Logo

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WHAT IS HOSA
  • HOSA is a national organization for secondary and
    postsecondary/collegiate career and technical
    education students enrolled in health science
    (and pre-technical health science) programs.
  • The activities of HOSA are an integral part of
    the instructional program that provides
    occupational skills as well as leadership skills.
  • In addition, HOSA opportunities are also
    available to future healthcare professionals
    through Area Health Education Centers, Medical
    Explorers, other health community sponsors, and
    in schools where Health Science programs do not
    yet exist.
  • HOSA was officially formed in November 1976, and
    comprises state associations organized under the
    auspices of the appropriate state education
    agency or other approved institution.
  • Local HOSA chapters provide programs and
    activities to help individuals develop their
    physical, mental and social well-being.
  • Members strengthen their leadership and
    citizenship abilities through interaction with
    professional, business and other student
    organizations.
  • HOSA members have the opportunity to share
    experiences with other people involved in the
    health professions.
  • Members build confidence in their own ability to
    develop skills that will lead to successful
    employment in the field of health.

4
PURPOSE AND GOALS OF HOSA
  • The purpose of the HOSA organization is to
    develop leadership and technical HOSA skill
  • competencies through a program of motivation,
    awareness and recognition, which is an integral
    part
  • of the Health Science Technology Education
    instructional program.

5
MISSION STATEMENT
  • The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of
    compassionate, quality health care by
  • providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and
    leadership development of all health science
  • technology education students, therefore, helping
    the student meet the needs of the health
  • care community.

6
GOALS OF HOSA
  • To promote physical, mental and social well
    being.
  • To develop effective leadership qualities and
    skills.
  • To develop the ability to communicate more
    effectively with people.
  • To develop character.
  • To develop responsible citizenship traits.
  • To understand the importance of pleasing
    oneself as well as being of service to others.
  • To build self-confidence and pride in one's
    work.
  • To make realistic career choices and seek
    successful employment in the health care field.

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Goals Continued
  • To develop an understanding of the importance
    in interacting and cooperating with other
    students and organizations.
  • To encourage individual and group achievement.
  • To develop an understanding of current health
    care issues, environmental concerns, and survival
    needs of the community, the nation and the world.
  • To encourage involvement in local, state and
    national health care and education projects.
  • To support Health Science Technology Education
    instructional objectives.
  • To promote career opportunities in Health Care.

8
OFFICAL STATE EMBLEM
  • The official HOSA emblem was adopted by the
    delegate assembly during the first HOSA National
  • Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
    April 27-30, 1978, from a design submitted by
  • Tennessee HOSA.
  • The circle represents the continuity of health
    care
  • The triangle represents the three aspects of
    humankind -- well-being, social, physical and
  • mental and
  • The hands signify the caring of each HOSA member

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COLORS OF THE 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

10
HOSA COLORS
  • Navy blue represents loyalty to the health care
    profession.
  • Medical white represents purity of purpose.
  • Maroon represents compassion of HOSA members.

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The HOSA Motto
  • Was also adopted by the delegate assembly at the
    first HOSA National Leadership Conference in
    April in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  • "THE HANDS OF HOSA MOLD THE HEALTH OF TOMORROW
  • The original motto, as adopted by the delegate
    assembly in 1978, was "The Hands of Youth Mold
  • the Health of Tomorrow." This was presented by
    the Florida State Association of HOSA. In
    recognition of postsecondary student members, the
    word "youth" was changed to "HOSA" in 1979 at the
    second HOSA National Leadership Conference in
    Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

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HOSA SLOGAN
  • Health Science and HOSA A Healthy Partnership

13
HOSA CREED
  • The HOSA creed was adopted at the third HOSA
    National Leadership Conference in 1980
    assubmitted by South Carolina HOSA. It reads as
    follows
  • 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 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 and of my
    community.
  • 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 citizen.
  • 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 myself to serve others through HOSA.

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PRESIDENT
  • The primary duties of the President are to
  • Lead the organization
  • Preside at business meetings and Appoint
    committees.
  • In leading the organization, the President will
  • Show intense interest in the HOSA program and
    be optimistic about its success
  • Seek to inspire interest and optimism in
    others
  • Make the group aware of individual abilities
    and willingness to work
  • Show tolerance of the sincere convictions of
    others
  • Be willing to accept responsibility, and to
    share responsibility with others
  • Give proper recognition to others for work well
    done
  • Be able to lead a discussion democratically
  • Be pleasant and cheerful
  • When presiding at meetings,
  • See that the meeting room is ready, and that all
    materials are in place
  • Know his/her part on program and assist others
    to know their parts
  • Speak distinctly and with proper enunciation
    Conduct all meetings with dignity.

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MEETING DUTIES OF PRESIDENT
  • Make sure that motions and amendments are clearly
    understood
  • Call on individuals when they can make valuable
    contributions
  • Make every matter of business a democratic
    expression of the group
  • See that the Secretary is making proper record
    of the proceedings
  • Ask for the Advisors opinion, if necessary
  • Refrain from doing most of the talking the
    President directs the
  • discussion.
  • Know and follow the rules of parliamentary
    procedure
  • Have minutes of previous meetings approved

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When appointing committees, thePresident will
  • Seek advice from others on the executive
    committee and the Advisor before making
    appointments
  • Consult the individual before making an
    appointment
  • Give consideration to the individuals
    abilities and willingness to accept
    responsibility
  • Keep in mind the nature of the work to be done
    by the committee
  • Use new members on committees with experienced
    members
  • Distribute responsibilities and opportunities
    to achieve among all
  • members
  • Be sure the members of the committee
    understand what is to be done and the deadlines
    to be met.

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VICE PRESIDENT
  • Assist the President
  • Have charge of setting up and carrying out the
    Chapter Program of Work/activities
  • Preside in the absence of the President
  • Assume responsibility for room arrangements at
    all meetings
  • Be responsible for a report on accomplishments
    to the Chapter at the end of the year.

18
SECRETARY
  • Prepare and read the minutes of the Chapters
    business meetings
  • Prepare the written agenda of each meeting for
    the President, listing the order of business
  • Answer all correspondence promptly and file the
    letter and the reply for future reference
  • Mail, circulate, and/or post notices Keep a
    membership list and record of attendance at
    meetings
  • Call meetings to order in the absence of the
    President and Vice-President/President-Elect
  • Count and record rising vote when taken Keep
    the permanent records of the Chapter
  • Read communications at meetings Collect and
    record reports of all committees and all written
    resolutions.
  • Prepare for each meeting the following
  • -- Secretarys book and minutes of
    previous meetings
  • -- Lists of national, district, and
    local Chapter officers
  • -- Copies of national, district, and
    state Programs of Work and calendar
  • of activities
  • -- Copies of Constitutions and Bylaws
    national, state, and local

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Treasurer
  • Assist the chapter advisor in collecting fees and
    money and send to State and/or National
    Headquarters per State procedures
  • Pay Chapter bills as authorized
  • Keep the financial records of the Chapter
  • Assist in preparing an annual budget of estimated
    receipts and expenditures
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and reports
    of special projects

20
HISTORIAN
  • Assist in planning, collecting, and arranging
    materials for Chapter exhibits to be used for
    publicity in various Chapter events
  • See that plaques, trophies, etc. following
    display are properly stored for safe keeping
  • In some chapters, the Historian is responsible
    for the Outstanding HOSA Chapter scrapbook.

21
REPORTER
  • Prepare articles for publication in school,
    state, and national newspapers or newsletters
  • Contact and acquaint the editors of school and
    local newspapers with the aims and purposes of
    HOSA
  • Prepare news and feature articles and send to the
    State Historian or National HOSA for inclusion in
    the HOSA E-Magazine
  • Assist Historian in collection of printed
    articles to be saved and included in the
    Outstanding HOSA Chapter scrapbook.

22
PARLAIAMENTARIAN
  • Advise the presiding officer and other Chapter
    members on points of parliamentary procedure
  • Be very alert and call attention to significant
    irregularities with thought about the fair and
    equal rights of all members
  • Assist Chapter members in understanding the
    fundamental purposes of parliamentary procedure
  • Follow Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised,
    as the final authority for procedures

23
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  • Plan regular Chapter meetings with programs
    that include topics related to health careers and
    health maintenance and care.
  • Visit health care facilities and agencies.
  • Invite guest speakers to Chapter meetings.
  • Prepare educational exhibits.
  • Conduct follow-up of HOSA members regarding
    health related employment.
  • Produce audiovisual of health care aspects of
    your community.
  • Recognize outstanding health team members in
    the community.
  • Produce a fashion show of health team members.
  • Establish a catalogue of health career
    opportunities.
  • Diagram career ladders available in health
    careers.
  • Sponsor a Be Kind to Your Teacher/Chapter
    Advisor Day.
  • Sponsor first aid booth at athletic functions.
  • Sponsor a Personal Hygiene Day.
  • Produce handouts on the side effects of alcohol
    and drug abuse.

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  • Establish a Health Careers resource library.
  • Prepare a health services directory for your
    community.
  • Assist in Health Care Maintenance and
    Prevention months.
  • Conduct a health careers fair.
  • Plan special appreciation day for health team
    members. Example Physical Therapist Day,
    Dental Assistant Day, etc.
  • Sponsor Special Community Awards
  • Community health leaders
  • Civic organization leaders/activities
  • Health agencies
  • Medical auxiliary
  • Health team members

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  • Construct Fair Exhibits (local/state).
  • Assist in Voluntary Health Fund Drives.
  • Give holiday parties to community health agency
    groups (Example flood disaster).
  • Solicit community resources such as toys,
    clothing, food for needy families or groups.
  • Support local law enforcement campaigns.
  • Sponsor health carnival (include vital signs
    check booth, dental flossing booth, Go fishing
    for health tips booth, first aid booth, etc.).
  • Sponsor Blood Pressure Day.
  • Sponsor Blood Mobile, Diabetic Urine Test
    Clinic, etc.
  • Submit news articles in local, state, and
    national newsletters and community publications.
  • Secure press coverage for activities.
  • Sponsor Parent/Student Banquet.
  • Plan a summer camp for needy children.
  • Adopt a needy person a month or year and send
    get well cards, visit, run errands, etc.
  • Assist local Health Science Education Advisory
    Committee.

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  • Conduct and participate in Officer Training
    Sessions.
  • Conduct Talent Contest.
  • Sponsor special holiday socials (Example
    Christmas Party).
  • Recognize HOSA graduates with special Honors
    Day.
  • Plan a picnic, bowling outing, swimming party,
    etc.
  • Conduct Parliamentary Procedure Workshop.
  • Conduct leadership characteristics, styles, and
    management techniques workshops.
  • Offer suggestions and input to district and
    state levels for improvement of HOSA.
  • Submit news articles to school newspaper.
  • Construct HOSA bulletin boards.
  • Utilize school display windows.
  • Publish Chapter news bulletin/newsletter.
  • Produce assembly program.
  • Sponsor safety campaign.

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  • Provide information for students to know where
    to obtain counseling for specific needs.
  • Sponsor Good Nutrition Week.
  • Contact State Legislators and relay your
    gratitude for their legislative support to Career
    and Technical Education, Health Care, Health
    Science Education, and HOSA.
  • Remember faculty and school members during
    hospitalizations, when they have lost loved ones,
    etc.
  • Sponsor School Good Citizen Award.
  • Organize an Alumni group.
  • Invite Chapter from another district to visit
    your Chapter.
  • Assist in campaigns of State Officer candidates
    from your district/Chapter.

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  • THIS CLUB CAN BE AWESOME.
  • BUT I THE ADVISOR WILL NOT DO YOUR WORK FOR YOU
  • THIS CAN BE A FUN, COMPETITIVE AND GREAT
    COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUP
  • IT WILL BE WHAT YOU MAKE IT!!

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STATE COMPETITION 2008
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HOSA STATE COMPETITION 2009
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