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Introducing HOSAIntroducing HOSA

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.

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

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.

for All Future Health Care Professionals

• Activities can be offered for students who plan to pursue a health career when a health science program does not exist.

• Chapters can be sponsored by health care community agencies.

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Charter Charter

SchoolsSchools

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HOSA’s Mission

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

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.

HOSA members engage in learning outside the classroomHOSA 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.

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.

HOSA Provides a Spark for Learning…

The National Competitive Events Program!!

Offering 55 Leadership and Health-Related Events

NLC Offers Members NLC Offers Members Opportunities for...Opportunities for...

Energizing General Sessions

Health Care Workshops

Travel

Advisor Workshops

New Acquaintances

and Friends

Fun

Including Spectacular SessionsIncluding Spectacular Sessions

NLC Opening Session • Anaheim, CaliforniaHOSA delegates enjoy laser and in-door fireworks extravaganza!

WelcomeWelcome HOSAHOSAMembersMembers

And National Champions!And National Champions!

SecondarySecondary

Postsecondary/CollegiatePostsecondary/Collegiate

Including 4 special Including 4 special needs eventsneeds events

National Leadership ConferenceHeld Annually in June

National Leadership ConferenceHeld Annually in June

State Leadership ConferenceHeld in the Spring-Ask the State Advisor

State Leadership ConferenceHeld in the Spring-Ask the State Advisor

The Road to the NLCThe Road to the NLC

Fall Leadership ConferenceHeld to train chapter officers

Fall Leadership ConferenceHeld to train chapter officers

Local Chapter/Classroom

Chapter Competitors Selected

Local Chapter/Classroom

Chapter Competitors Selected

2011-2012 Idaho HOSA State Officers2011-2012 Idaho HOSA State Officers

Pictured left to right: Robert Montgomery, “Sam” Kwang Soo Hong, “David” Young Soo Hong, MacKenzie Westfall, Kyle T. Bowman

• 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

What’s in it for the What’s in it for the Healthcare Community?Healthcare Community?

• Positive affiliation – adolescent need to belong

• Service activities serve the school

• Positive PR – community and parent connection

• MORE learning

What’s in it for the School?What’s in it for the School?

• MORE learning – connects classroom with the real world

• Gets teacher closer to the student

• Program recruitment

• Satisfaction, joy

What’s in it for the teacher?What’s in it for the teacher?

• FUN!

• Success!

• Go to the head of the class

• Takes the “ER” out of the career decision-making process

• Opportunity for achievement

What’s in it for the What’s in it for the student?student?

The HOSA Motto

“The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow”

For More Information

• Visit Idaho HOSA at: pte.idaho.gov/Health/HOSA/ HOSA_Home.html

• Visit National HOSA’s web site: HOSA.org or call 1-800-321-HOSA.

• Michelle Graves, HOSA State Coordinator michelleg@uidaho.edu, Joanne Clovis, HOSA State Advisor, jclovis@pte.idaho.gov, Tammy Ackerland, State Office Support tackerland@pte.idaho.gov

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