committed to building a pipeline of future health care professionals

Committed to Building a Pipeline of Future Health Care Professionals

HOSA is a national student led organization for career and technical education students enrolled in secondary or postsecondary institutions who are interested in or are pursuing a career in the health professions. HOSA is a national student led organization for career and technical education students enrolled in secondary or postsecondary institutions who are interested in or are pursuing a career in the health professions. HOSA develops the physical, mental and social well-being of its members by building confidence in their ability to develop skills that will lead to career entry and advancement in their chosen health profession HOSA develops the physical, mental and social well-being of its members by building confidence in their ability to develop skills that will lead to career entry and advancement in their chosen health profession

To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Science/Health Occupations Education students, therefore, helping students meet the needs of the health care community.

HOSA members practice, refine and seek recognition for skills gained in the Health Science Classroom. HOSA members practice, refine and seek recognition for skills gained in the Health Science Classroom. The Health Science instructor serves as the HOSA Chapter Advisor. The Health Science instructor serves as the HOSA Chapter Advisor. The Health Science classroom and HOSA provide students with theskills required to enter or advance in their chosen health profession. The Health Science classroom and HOSA provide students with theskills required to enter or advance in their chosen health profession.

HOSA members are engaged in a variety of activities outside the classroom and develop a practical understanding of health care issues, environmental concerns and survival needs of the community, nation and world. HOSA members are engaged in a variety of activities outside the classroom and develop a practical understanding of health care issues, environmental concerns and survival needs of the community, nation and world. HOSA will serve more than 107,000 students in over 3,000 local chapters in 47 state associations. HOSA will serve more than 107,000 students in over 3,000 local chapters in 47 state associations.

HOSA is committed to attracting qualified students to the health professions. is committed to attracting qualified students to the health professions. offers opportunities to develop, practice and refine leadership skills. offers opportunities to develop, practice and refine leadership skills. creates an environment that motivates learners. creates an environment that motivates learners. recognizes high performing members and teams through HOSAs National Competitive Events Program. recognizes high performing members and teams through HOSAs National Competitive Events Program. is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE.

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

A HOSA chapter is formed by Health Science students who are pursuing a career in the health professions. HOSA chapters are encouraged to recruit students interested in health care but are unable to enroll in a Health Science course. A HOSA chapter is formed by Health Science students who are pursuing a career in the health professions. HOSA chapters are encouraged to recruit students interested in health care but are unable to enroll in a Health Science course. Chapter members elect local officers. Chapter members elect local officers. Chapter members participate in school, community, regional, state and national activities. Chapter members participate in school, community, regional, state and national activities.

HOSA members are involved in community-oriented, career-related and leadership development activities. HOSA members are involved in community-oriented, career-related and leadership development activities. Members from local chapters attend regional and statewide conferences for leadership training and chapter management workshops. Members from local chapters attend regional and statewide conferences for leadership training and chapter management workshops. Members prepare themselves for a variety of competitive events that reinforce classroom learning. Members prepare themselves for a variety of competitive events that reinforce classroom learning. HOSAs Competitive Events test students competencies and skills in their chosen health profession. HOSAs Competitive Events test students competencies and skills in their chosen health profession.

HOSA State Associations are led by elected state officers. HOSA State Associations are led by elected state officers. A HOSA State Advisor represents the sponsoring state agency and is responsible for state officers. A HOSA State Advisor represents the sponsoring state agency and is responsible for state officers. Chapter members participate in local, regional and state meetings and conferences. Chapter members participate in local, regional and state meetings and conferences. 47 State Associations

The student-led organization is highly motivational The student-led organization is highly motivational 57 standard-based competitive events comprise the National Competitive Events Program 57 standard-based competitive events comprise the National Competitive Events Program High level involvement by the health care community in HOSA projects and activities High level involvement by the health care community in HOSA projects and activities

Since 2006, HOSA has been honored to have a partnership with the Medical Reserve Corps, a national network of local volunteers committed to improving the health, safety and resiliency of their communities. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as others interested in strengthening the public health infrastructure and improving the preparedness and response capabilities of local jurisdiction. MRC units identify, screen, train and organize the volunteers and utilize them to support routine public health activities and augment preparedness and response efforts. There is a new event that will help HOSA chapters to initiate and/or grow a partnership between a local chapter of the MRC and HOSA. The MRC Partnership guidelines can be found in the Emergency Preparedness Category at www.hosa.org. You will want to take advantage of this opportunity. www.hosa.org If you would like more information on the Medical Reserve Corps please visit their web site at www.medicalreservecorps.gov. www.medicalreservecorps.gov

The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is an elite team of more than 6,000 well-trained, high qualified public health professionals dedicated to delivering the Nations public health promotion and disease prevention programs and advancing public health science. HOSA is committed to joining the fight against disease and poor health conditions as a partner of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS). The HOSA-PHS Partnership will result in activities in the Health Science classroom and the HOSA Chapter to inform HOSA members of the opportunities in joining one of Americas seven uniformed services, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. PHS and HOSA are developing instructional materials to become better acquainted with the Public Health Service. Dont forget to look on HOSAs web site for the competitive event called Public Health Emergency Preparedness! For more information: www.usphs.gov or contact 1.800.321.HOSA www.usphs.gov

4,500 HOSA members participated in 57 recognition and competitive events at the 2009 NLC in Nashville, TN. Health Science Events Health Science Events Dental Spelling Dental Spelling Medical Spelling Medical Spelling Dental Terminology Dental Terminology Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Medical Math Medical Math Knowledge Tests Knowledge Tests Concepts of Health Care Human Growth and Development PathophysiologyPharmacologyNutrition Health Science Events Health Science Events Dental Spelling Dental Spelling Medical Spelling Medical Spelling Dental Terminology Dental Terminology Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Medical Math Medical Math Knowledge Tests Knowledge Tests Concepts of Health Care Human Growth and Development PathophysiologyPharmacologyNutrition Health Professions Events Biotechnology Biotechnology Clinical Nursing Clinical Nursing Clinical Specialty Clinical Specialty Dental Assisting Dental Assisting Home Health Aide Home Health Aide Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Medical Laboratory Assisting Medical Laboratory Assisting Nursing Assisting Nursing Assisting Personal Care Personal Care Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Veterinary Assisting Veterinary Assisting Health Professions Events Biotechnology Biotechnology Clinical Nursing Clinical Nursing Clinical Specialty Clinical Specialty Dental Assisting Dental Assisting Home Health Aide Home Health Aide Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Medical Laboratory Assisting Medical Laboratory Assisting Nursing Assisting Nursing Assisting Personal Care Personal Care Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Veterinary Assisting Veterinary Assisting

Emergency Preparedness Events CPR/First Aid CPR/First Aid Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician Epidemiology Epidemiology First Aid/Rescue Breathing First Aid/Rescue Breathing CERT CERT Public Health Emergency Public Health Emergency Preparedness Preparedness Medical Reserve Corps Partnership Medical Reserve Corps Partnership Team Leadership Events Team Leadership Events Community Awareness Community Awareness Creative Problem Solving Creative Problem Solving Forensic Medicine Forensic Medicine HOSA Bowl HOSA Bowl Parliamentary Procedure Parliamentary Procedure Career Health Display Career Health Display Biomedical Debate Biomedical Debate Medical Reading Medical Reading Health Education Health Education Public Service Announcement Public Service Announcement Recognition Recognition Outstanding HOSA Chapter Outstanding HOSA Chapter Outstanding State Leader Outstanding State Leader National Recognition Program National Recognition Program Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam National Service Project National Service Project Barbara James Service Award Barbara James Service Award Outstanding Alumni Member Outstanding Alumni Member Chapter Newsletter Chapter Newsletter HOSA Week HOSA Week Leadership Events Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Speaking Extemporaneous Speaking Extemporaneous Writing Extemporaneous Writing Interviewing Skills Interviewing Skills Job Seeking Skills Job Seeking Skills Medical Photography Medical Photography Prepared Speaking Prepared Speaking Researched Persuasive Speaking Researched Persuasive Speaking Speaking Skills Speaking Skills

Local HOSA Chapter & Health Science Classroom Local HOSA Chapter & Health Science Classroom Members are Chosen to Represent their Chapter in Regional or State Competitions District Leadership Conference District Leadership Conference This Conference is Held in the Winter in some States State Leadership Conference State Leadership Conference Held in the Spring - Ask the State Advisor for Qualification Requirements National Leadership Conference National Leadership Conference Held Annually in June

Leadership Academies Networking Recognition Competitive Events Educational Symposiums Friendships

HOSA members develop qualities and skills to assume leadership roles in their future health care professions.

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Secondary Secondary Postsecondary/Collegiate Postsecondary/Collegiate Members-at-large Members-at-large Professional Professional Alumni Alumni Honorary Honorary

The Secondary Division is composed of secondary students who are or have been enrolled in a Health Science program or an organized career awareness program or who are interested in, planning to pursue, or are pursuing a career in the health professions.

The Postsecondary/Collegiate Division is composed of students enrolled in a 2-year, 4-year or certificate program.

Members-at-large are qualified for HOSA membership where active chapters are not yet established. Members-at-large affiliate directly with state associations or with National HOSA if an active state association has not been established. Members-at-large are not eligible to serve as voting delegates at the National Conference or seek elected national office.

The Alumni Division is composed of persons who have been a member of HOSA. Alumni Division membership is free to all previous HOSA members. HOSA Alumni members may run for a position on the HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors.

The Professional Division is composed of persons who are associated with or are participating in Health Science in professional capacities. Professional Division members pay affiliation fees, but may not vote, make motions, hold office or compete in events.

Honorary members are those who have made significant contributions to the development of HOSA and/or have rendered outstanding service to the organization. Honorary members have access to all privileges of membership except voting, making motions, holding office and competing in events.

Education through Competitive Events. Education through Competitive Events. Networking opportunities to meet people in the health care industry. Networking opportunities to meet people in the health care industry. Learn about a variety of different health care specialties and explore what the health professions offers Learn about a variety of different health care specialties and explore what the health professions offers

Meet people with different backgrounds, life experiences and future goals and discover HOSAs diversity. Meet people with different backgrounds, life experiences and future goals and discover HOSAs diversity. HOSA offers inspiration to excel in health science and accomplish goals. HOSA offers inspiration to excel in health science and accomplish goals. HOSA connects you with the health care industry and offers exciting opportunities for internships, scholarships and professional mentors. HOSA connects you with the health care industry and offers exciting opportunities for internships, scholarships and professional mentors.

The initial Regional Membership Challenge was issued by the 2005-2006 the National HOSA Executive Council to build a much larger pipeline of future health professionals! 2009-10 National HOSA Executive Council

The winner of the Regional Membership Challenge receives The HOSA Cup. membership challenge is called The HOSA Cup. The HOSA Cup was awarded to Region I with Arizona HOSA taking it home with the largest percentage increase in Region I. increase in Region I. The Regional Membership Challenge was won by Region I and Arizona HOSA received The HOSA Cup for being the state with the largest membership increase in Region I.

The HOSA Cup is a friendly competition between the three HOSA Regions and the 47 States Organizations. At the 2010 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, the region and state with the largest percentage membership increase in the region will receive The HOSA Cup and a plaque. The HOSA Cup is a friendly competition between the three HOSA Regions and the 47 States Organizations. At the 2010 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, the region and state with the largest percentage membership increase in the region will receive The HOSA Cup and a plaque. The HOSA Cup will be engraved with the winning region and state and will be passed down each year to the next Regional Membership Challenge winner. The HOSA Cup will be engraved with the winning region and state and will be passed down each year to the next Regional Membership Challenge winner.

Demonstrate your HOSA pride by encouraging and achieving extraordinary membership growth! Let the Challenge Continue GOOD LUCK!

Region I Region II Region III AlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoHawaiiIdahoKansasLouisianaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevada New Mexico OklahomaOregonTexasUtahWashingtonAlabamaArkansasFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaIowaKentuckyMinnesota Puerto Rico TennesseeWisconsinConnecticutMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichigan North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York OhioPennsylvania South Carolina VermontVirginia Washington D.C. West Virginia

Ways to increase membership: Send chapter updates to National HOSA for publication in E-Magazine to encourage HOSA involvement in your state/region Send chapter updates to National HOSA for publication in E-Magazine to encourage HOSA involvement in your state/region School visits School visits Promote HOSA in Middle Schools Promote HOSA in Middle Schools Local officers and members work together with other schools to increase membership within state and region Local officers and members work together with other schools to increase membership within state and region Promote community interest in HOSA Promote community interest in HOSA Use fliers, posters, announcements, etc. to inform students about HOSA Use fliers, posters, announcements, etc. to inform students about HOSA Come up with your own ideas to campaign for membership. Be creative! Come up with your own ideas to campaign for membership. Be creative!

HOSA: Committed to Building A Pipeline of Future Health Care Professionals

National HOSA 6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111 Flower Mound, TX 75028 Phone:800.321.HOSA (4672) 972.874.0062 Fax:972.874.0063 Website:www.hosa.org E-Mail:[email protected] 2009-10 HOSA National Executive Council

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