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HOSAHealth Occupations Students of America

A program of student led activities relating to Health Occupations Education designed to develop future leaders for the healthcare

community.

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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?”

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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

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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.

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GOALSTo promote physical,

mental and social well-being

To develop effective leadership qualities and skills

To develop characterTo 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

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HOSA Encourages

Interaction and cooperation with other students and organizations

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HOSA Provides For:

Individual and group achievement

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HOSA Develops:An understanding

of current healthcare issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation, and the world.

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HOSA Encourages:

Involvement in local, state and national healthcare and education projects

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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

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Colors of the HOSA Emblem

Background of outer circle – maroon

Letters in circle – medical white

Triangle – navy blueHands, figure, HOSA

in triangle – medical white

Area around triangle- medical white

Founded in 1976 – navy blue

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Local Chapters

Local HOSA members make up the local chapter

The Health Occupations instructor serves as the HOSA chapter advisor

Chapter members elect local officersChapter members participate in school,

community, regional, state and national activities

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State AssociationState officers provide

student leadershipState HOSA

Advisor(s) are from the Department of Education or a sponsoring agency

Chapter members participate in state activities

States select national voting delegates

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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

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HOSA is …

A national Vocational Student Organization that exclusively serves Health Occupations Education

An integral part of the Health Occupations program

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HOSA Develops …

Leadership and Team Building Skills

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HOSA Encourages …

Civic and Social Responsibility

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HOSA Provides …

A National Competitive Events Program

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The HOSA Motto is:

“The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow.”

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HOSA is …

100% Healthcare

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Professional Activities

Field tripsGuest speakersEmployer functionsAlumni activitiesCareer Day or

Career Fairs

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Community Service ActivitiesBlood DriveSchool Health

ScreeningsAdopt-A-GrandparentFood baskets for

needy familiesLeukemia Lymphoma

SocietyRonald McDonald

House

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Social Activities

Get acquainted picnicMonthly birthday

celebrationsReception for

capping/pinningCollaborative activity

with other technical student organizations

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Fund Raising Activities

Class LanyardsBake SalesSales ProjectsFirst Aid KitsDonationsSponsorsConstruction Fair

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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)