HOSA Student Handbook

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Acknowledgments 3Helping Students Become the Best 4What is HOSA? 5Purpose of HOSA 5What HOSA Means to You 5HOSA Supply Service 5How Does HOSA Help You? 6History of National HOSA 6The HOSA Mission 6The HOSA Emblem 6

The HOSA Creed 7HOSA Colors 7The HOSA Motto 7HOSAs Tagline 7HighWired.com Partnership 8HOSA.org 8Official HOSA Uniform Policy 9Competitive Events Synopsis 10National Leadership Conference 13Establishing a HOSA Chapter 14Chapter Activities and Opportunities 20Chapter Program of Work 21In Closing 21National Headquarters 22

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Activities and procedures within HOSA are governed by the philosophy of simple fairness to all.Therefore, the policy of National HOSA is that all operations will be performed without regard torace, sex, color, national origin or handicap. HOSA is in compliance with the Americans withDisabilities Act.


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Many persons have contributed to the publication of the comprehensive HOSA STUDENTMEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK. To those who have ensured the future of this organizationthrough their contributions to this handbook, please accept the sincere thanks of all current

and future National HOSA members.

Deepest appreciation is expressed to all who contributed in so many ways to the handbooksections, including Jim Koeninger and Karen Elias-Koeninger of National HOSA's currentHeadquarters Management firm, Corporate Education Resources, Inc., referred to asCERI, who provided direction and production services in expediting development andpublication of the comprehensive HOSA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK.

The 2000-2001 National HOSA Executive Council would like to express appreciation to thefollowing HOSA members for their assistance in this project: Rebecca Armen, NationalPresident-Elect (NC), Felipe Leon (OR), Postsecondary/Collegiate Vice-President,Deborah Veach (TN), Secondary Board Representative, Kelly Roe (CA),

Postsecondary/Collegiate Board Representative, and Rodrick Echols (TN), NationalPresident. Also, to Karen Batchelor (TX), Chair of the Board, Cheryl Keever (NC), Chair-Elect of the Board, and the 2000-2001 National HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors, thank youfor your continuous support and encouragement.

Finally, to the members of HOSA: This manual is for you and your chapters. We hope anddesire that you use it to further the mission of HOSA and give your chapters theopportunity to show the leadership role that is undoubtedly a part of them.

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HOSA, a 100 percent health-care

student organization, is committed tohelping its members become the bestthey can be. And given the currentacute shortage of qualified health-careworkers, HOSA has an even morecritical mission: to attract career-minded,qualified students to the health careprofessions.

The mission of HOSA is to enhance thedelivery of compassionate, qualityhealth care by providing opportunities

for knowledge, skill and leadershipdevelopment of all health occupationseducation students, therefore, helpingthe students to meet the needs of thehealth care industry.

Over 900,000 career-minded health-care students have been attracted toHOSA and its mission since 1976,experiencing HOSAs unique program ofleadership development, motivation andrecognition. There are over 2,000HOSA chapters, and students who havecompleted high school may continuetheir involvement in postsecondarychapters and through alumni divisionactivities.

HOSA members are proud to belong toone of the 10 national career andtechnical student organizationsrecognized by the U.S. Department ofEducation and the only career andtechnical student organization endorsedby the Health Science Technology

Education Division of the Association forCareer and Technical Education. Wereproud of the many endorsements wevereceived from state and nationalorganizations that work closely withHOSA members.

HOSA is for health-care orientedstudents who are or have been enrolledin a health science education program,or any student whose career goal is inthe health professions. Health Scienceinstructors or other educational and

healthcare leaders serve as HOSAchapter advisors. In the health scienceclassroom, it should be hard to tell thedifference between traditional classroomactivities and HOSA-related activities.

HOSA is not a club or extracurricularactivity. Instead, its a learninglaboratory that helps members develop,practice and refine the skills that willprepare them for health-care careers.Just as laboratories in science classes

allow students to put theory intopractice, the HOSA lab lets memberstest their personal and leadership skillsin real life.

Research studies have shown clearlythat leadership experiences in highschool and college predict laterleadership in adult business and socialactivities. And leadership experiencesin organizations such as HOSA relatemore closely to adult success than does

academic achievement. Through thoseleadership experiences, HOSA providesstudents with opportunities to becomethe best they can be as they pursuerewarding and challenging careers inthe vital health professions.

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HOSA is a Career and Techical Student

Organization (CTSO) recognized by theUnited States Department of Educationthat provides a unique program ofleadership development, motivation andrecognition exclusively for secondaryand post-secondary/ collegiate studentsenrolled in Health Science TechnologyEducation programs.

HOSA consists of local chapters andmembers who are currently enrolled inor associated with Health Science

Technology Education Programs asconducted by or in secondary and post-secondary/collegiate schools ofAmerica, or in hospitals and orcommunity agencies whose goal is toprepare future healthcare professionals.

The purpose of HOSA is to advance the

education and welfare of its members inthe following ways:

A. by assisting local chapters in thegrowth and development of HOSA;

B. by furthering the development ofrespect for education in health-related careers in order tocontribute to occupationalcompetence;

C. by providing opportunities for wellinformed career choices among the

health occupations;D. by developing the leadershipabilities of its members through aprofessional student organizationprogram of motivation, awareness,competition and recognition;

E. by encouraging the use of ethicalstandards in health occupations;

F. by developing an understanding ofcurrent health care issues and anawareness of environmentalconcerns;

G. by developing character, promotingresponsible citizenship and

fostering patriotism; andH. by encouraging mental and

physical health throughparticipation in beneficial socialactivities.

1. HOSA is the local, state, andnational organization for studentswho plan to pursue a health carecareer.

2. HOSA provides leadershipdevelopment and scholarshipopportunities.

3. HOSA members meet outstandingleaders in the health professions andeducation.

4. HOSA members have theopportunity to participate and/or

compete in area, state and nationalleadership conferences.

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HOSA activities that are an integral partof the curriculum provide students with

the ability to:

1. make realistic career goals;2. be flexible for inevitable career

changes;3. manage basic survival skills;4. build self-esteem;5. develop enthusiasm and maintain

motivation;6. communicate more effectively;7. interact with health care and

community professionals; and

8. develop workplace readiness skills.

At the 1971 American VocationalAssociation Convention (AVA) inOregon, a task force was appointed to

study student organizations, how theymight serve health occupations studentsand to examine whether a neworganization was needed.

On November 4 - 7, 1975, through theleadership of the State Department ofEducation and Division of VocationalEducation in New Jersey, 18representatives from Alabama, NewJersey, New Mexico, North Carolina,Oklahoma and Texas voted to form the

American Health Occupations EducationStudent Organization - AHOESO. AConstitutional Convention for AHOESOwas convened in Arlington, Texas onNovember 10-13, 1976. The delegatesand advisors:

(1) adopted bylaws which changed thename of the organization to HealthOccupations Students of America(HOSA);

(2) elected national officers;(3) selected national colors and a motto;

(4) made plans for HOSA emblemcompetition; and

(5) set the first National LeadershipConference for spring 1978 inOklahoma City, Oklahoma.

To enhance the delivery ofcompassionate, quality health care byproviding opportunities for knowledge,skill and leadership development of allhealth occupations students; therefore,helping the students to meet the needsof the health care community.

The circle represents the continuity ofhealth care; the triangle represents the

three aspects of human kind well being:social, physical and mental; and thehands signify the caring of each HOSAmember.

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I BELIEVE in the health care profession.

I BELIEVE in the profession for which I am being trained and in the opportunities,

which 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 ofthe health care team of my community.

I BELIEVE in myself.

I BELIEVE that by using the knowledge and skills of my profession I will becomemore 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 willtreat each person with respect and love.

To this end, I dedicate my training, my skills and myself to serve others through HealthOccupations Students of America.

Navy Blue: Loyalty to the Healthcare ProfessionMedical White: Purity of PurposeMaroon: Compassion of HOSA Members

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Health Science and HOSA - A Healthy Partnership!

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HOSA is committed to enhancing the use of technology in order to improve services forboth advisors and the students. For example, be sure to watch for technologicalrenovations to the official HOSA website, www.hosa.org. We are extremely excitedabout these developments, proving HOSAs commitment to changing with the times.

The HOSA website includes, but is limited to, the following:

Communication linkages with all state associations.

Online publications - HOSA E-Magazine, NLC Information Packet (StateAdvisors and

Chapters), HOSA HANDBOOK, and all other publications.

Online Advisor Development Programs-new and experienced advisors; local andstate;

etc.

Links to National Sponsors, Professional Organizations, Exhibitors, NLCSuppliers,

Awards Unlimited (HOSA Supply Service), etc.

Online tools and resources to enhance the integration of HOSA into the HOE

classroom including PowerPoint presentations, classroom activities, etc.

Online photos of the NLC, SAM, Board meetings, etc.

Online access to HOSA videos and photos.

News and announcements on a continuous basis.

Online reports, i.e. Membership, National Executive Council, Board, Competitive Events, etc.

Online health care issues forum

Links to HOSAs National Service Project organization

Links for all event resources to Amazon.com

Extensive competitive events offerings and guidelines

HOSA Career Center

National Conference information and event winners

Daily updates during the HOSA National Leadership Conference

Dates and locations of state leadership conferences

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The HOSA uniform shall be worn for all official functions such as the following:

Competitive Events when uniform is specified, official business, and Executive Councilmeetings when representing HOSA in various public relations activities and other relatedactivities.

THE OFFICIAL UNIFORM POLICY IS:

1. Blazers for members - Males and Females - A tailored navy blazer with emblemaffixed over the heart. In 1991, the Board of Directors for HOSA, Inc.designated the Awards Unlimited the official supplier for this blazer.

2. Shirt/blouse for female members - A white tailored shirt or blouse. This isinterpreted to mean: an open or closed neck. Jewel necklines with lace, rufflesor full edged collars are not acceptable.

3. Shirt for male members - A white closed-neck man-tailored dress shirt, suitablefor use with a tie.

4. Accent for female members - The maroon HOSA scarf no longer is a requiredpart of the official uniform for females. However, the use of a maroon neckaccent is optional.

5. Accent for male members - A solid navy or maroon tailored long tie.6. The official HOSA member or advisor pin is centered on the left lapel of

the jacket.7. Matching navy or white slacks for males and slacks or skirts for females- (Jeans

and denim skirts are not considered appropriate.)8. Footwear - Appropriate to the overall appearance of the uniform in navy, black

or white, should be consistent among the particular group. (Tennis and track

sneakers/shoes are not considered appropriate.)

BUSINESS ATTIRE

Females- A business suit, tailored dress and/or blazer and skirt with tailored blouse.

Males- Business suite or sport coat andslacks with dress shirt and tie.When attending local, area,state and nationalconferences, either properbusiness attire or official

HOSA uniform is acceptable.

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Active HOSA members gain the opportunityto compete at the regional and/or arealevels in their respective states. Those thatplace in the top 3 positions at these levelsare eligible to compete at the state level. Atthe state competition, members that placefirst, second, or third are given theopportunity to compete at the nationalcompetition in the National CompetitiveEvents Program; a synopsis of each eventcan be found below. See your local and/orstate advisor for more information.

Category I (Health Occupations RelatedEvents)

-- Medical / Dental Terminology --These events are written tests. Theyinclude 100 questions and some tiebreakerquestions. The event guidelines containtest plans and resources to help the HOSAmember in deciding what to study.

-- Medical / Dental Spelling --

Round One of these events is a written test.Students that advance to round twocompete in a traditional spelling bee.Competitors must correctly spell a randomlyselected word. One miss and you sit. Thelast remaining competitor wins.

-- Medical Math--Competitors learn the conversion table inthe event guidelines and then solve mathproblems to complete a 50-question examplus tiebreaker problems.

-- Knowledge Tests --These events are 100 item written tests.Competitors select one of the knowledgetests to take, study the area using theresources and following the test plan in theevent guidelines.

Category II (Health Occupations SkillsEvents)

Most events in the category involve awritten test and skills performance sectionrelated to a specific health career. The

written test serves as Round 1 to determinethe number of students advancing to theskills procedures.

-- Administrative Medical Assisting --Competitors develop and knowledge andskills as a Medical Assistant in anadministrative/clerical position.

-- CPR/First Aid; EMT --A two-member team works together todemonstrate their knowledge and skills in a

simulated emergency situation.

-- Dental Assisting --Competitors develop and apply knowledgeand skills as a Dental Assistant in a Dentalclinical setting.

-- First Aid/Rescue Breathing --Students are given the opportunity todemonstrate knowledge and ability inproviding basic first aid and rescuebreathing in two emergency situations.

(For students with special needs.)

-- Medical Assisting Clinical --Competitors develop and apply useknowledge and skills in a medical clinicalsetting as a Medical Assistant.

-- Medical Laboratory Assisting --Competitors apply knowledge and skills asa Medical Laboratory Assistant.

-- Nursing Assisting --

Competitors develop and demonstrate basicentry-level knowledge and skills as aNursing Assistant.

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-- Personal Care --Competitors apply knowledge and skills inNursing Assisting. (For students withspecial needs).

-- Physical Therapy --

Competitors are encouraged to develop andapply Physical Therapy skills.

-- Practical Nursing --Competitors develop and apply advancedknowledge and skills as a Practical Nurse.

-- Sports Medicine --Competitors develop and apply AthleticTraining knowledge and skills.

-- Veterinary Assisting --

Competitors use veterinary knowledge andskills in a veterinary clinical setting.

Category III (Individual LeadershipEvents)

-- Extemporaneous Health Poster --Competitors in this event create a visualdisplay of a health care issue/topic usingposter board and specified art supplies.The key focus is on the development of thesecret topic (health issue) and quality of

information presented.

-- Extemporaneous Speaking --Competitors will be given a secret topicrelated to the HOSA theme and will have 10minutes to prepare a 2 - 4 minute speech.Judges will rate you on speaking skills andhow well you cover the secret topic.

-- Extemporaneous Writing --Competitors are given a secret topic that ishealth related and have one hour to write an

essay on the topic.

--Job Seeking / Interviewing Skills --competitors write a resume, fill out a jobapplication and then participate in asimulated job interview. (Interviewing skillsevent is for students with special needs).

-- Prepared Speaking / Speaking Skills --

Competitors will write a speech using theHOSA national theme. They may write anoutline of their speech on note cards andthen give the speech to a panel of judges.(Speaking skills event is for students withspecial needs).

-- Researched Persuasive Speaking --Competitors take a stand, either for oragainst one of two selected topics. Theyresearch a topic to gather facts to supportan opinion, write a paper, and then give aspeech to a panel of judges. Afterwards,the judges will ask questions on thecompetitors position.

-- Medical Photography --Competitors take digital pictures of health

professionals in action and then presentthem to a panel of judes.

Category IV (Team Leadership Events)

-- Biomedical Debate --A team of 3-4 students researches anethical topic. After a preliminary round, thetop teams debate either the Affirmative orNegative side, plan their strategy anddebate an opposing team.

-- Career Health Display --A team of 2 students researches a healthcareer. They then create a display that is 3feet high that will explain the chosen career.

-- Community Awareness --This is a community service event. Chaptermembers work within their community toselect a health-related issue and then raisecommunity awareness of that issue. Theproduct of the project is a notebook ofactivities and a presentation of the project.

-- Creative Problem Solving --Teams of 3 - 4 members are given a secretproblem. They have 30 minutes to analyzethe problem and 10 minutes to present theirsolution to a panel of judges.

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Teams of 3-4 HOSA members take a 50-item, multiple choice written test on HOSAfacts, parliamentary procedure, medicalinformation, and medical history. Topscoring teams advance to a singleelimination tournament by ringing a buzzer

before the other team and correctlyanswering the most questions in 10-minuterounds.

-- Medical Reading --Teams of three members read five booksthat have been selected by the NationalCompetitive Events Program and answer aseries of questions individually and somequestions collaboratively. Readingcomprehension is the key for thiscompetitive event.

-- Parliamentary Procedure --In this event, teams of 5 - 8 members learnabout parliamentary procedure. Forcompetition, they take a 100 item multiplechoice written test. Then, after having 10minutes to analyze a secret problem, theyconduct a simulated business meeting,addressing the motions in the secret problem.

-- Health Education --Teams of 3-4 members learn select a health

issue and teach it to groups while beingvideotaped. For competition, they presenttheir notebook and videotape.

Category V (Recognition)

-- Outstanding HOSA Chapter --Chapters plan activities all year followingthe guidelines for Outstanding HOSAChapter, and then create a scrapbook thatcontains proof of those activities. A judgereviews the scrapbook, and chapters who

score 95% or higher are recognized atOutstanding HOSA Chapters..-- Outstanding State Officer--States determine who is selected as thestate

-- National Recognition Program --

This event lets you learn about andparticipate in a variety of HOSA activitiesthat build leadership and organizationalskills. All members who complete theNational Recognition program arerecognized for this achievement.

-- National Healthcare Issues Exam --This event is a 50 item written test. Itmeasures a HOSA members knowledge ofcurrent health issues. All members whoreach a mastery level are recognized.

-- National Service Project --Chapters are recognized for supporting theNational HOSA Service organization. Theservice organization changes every twoyears.

-- Barbara James Service Award --This event provides recognition to individualHOSA members for outstanding volunteerservice in their community. HOSAmembers fill out an application thatdescribes their volunteer efforts and arerecognized for their achievements.

-- Chapter Newsletter --Chapters are encouraged to submit anewsletter for recognition at the national

level, and for possible inclusion of chapteractivities in the National HOSA magazine.

-- HOSA Week --Chapters are recognized for their efforts topromote HOSA, the health care community,and the health professions during HOSAWeek.


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The National Leadership Conference (NLC)is the highlight of the year for HOSAmembers and advisors - with dynamicgeneral sessions, informative businesssessions, nationally known speakers, healthcare industry tours, competitive events,awards, recognition and much more. TheNLC is held annually in June and attractsthe very best HOSA members and advisorsfor four days of testing, learning andrecognition.

The purposes of the NLC are to:

a. Provide a variety of educational andsocial learning activities at a nationallevel for HOSA members;

b. Provide HOSA members theopportunity to share commonexperiences in leadershipdevelopment, community service andunderstanding of their vocationalhealth occupations programs;

c. Provide information about currenthealth care issues and concerns at thelocal, state and national level in healthoccupations and the career andtechnical student organization ofHOSA that foster attitudes of goodethical practices and respect for thedignity of work;

d. Provide the opportunity forparticipation in and recognition of

leadership and skill developmentthrough competitive learning activities;and

e. Conduct the necessary annualbusiness of the national career andtechnical student organization ofHOSA by the national voting delegatesand HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors.

The event winners receive a medallionrecognizing first, second and third place.The top ten winners in each event arerecognized at the Awards and RecognitionSession. National officers are elected andserve until the next NLC.

To enjoy the motivational benefits of theNLC, each chapter should strive to have atleast one delegate in attendance at theNational Leadership Conference. Presscoverage prior to and following the NLC will

build the importance of attending. Thechapter advisor can use the NLC as amotivational tool to encourage newmembers to get involved in chapteractivities and to develop their leadershipand technical skills in hopes of serving as adelegate to the State LeadershipConference and the National LeadershipConference.

NLC registration materials are mailed tochapters in good standing in February of

each year, and are published on the HOSAwebsite.

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Please review the entire chapter affiliationprocess before you continue. If you havequestions about any aspect of the process,

please contact the HOSA Headquarters atits toll-free number: (800) 321-HOSA or(972) 874-0062.

Step #1

Secure a copy of the following materials toaffiliate your HSE program or careerorganization with HOSA:

a. Chapter Affiliation Packet - contactHOSA Headquarters to request an

affiliation packet as well as yourchapters chart number andpassword. Most chapters affiliateonline at www.hosa.org.

b. HOSA HANDBOOK - available fromHOSA Headquarters or on theHOSA website.

c. HOSA: LEARN, GROW ANDBECOME - a curriculum package(with a teacher's manual and a

student workbook) that will helpintegrate HOSA into the HOEclassroom. For more information,call toll-free (800) 654-4502 or writeCIMC, 1500 West Seventh Avenue,Stillwater, OK 74074-4364.

Step #2

Contact the HOSA State Advisor for yourstate and indicate your interest in affiliatingyour school/college with the state

association and national organization. Thestate advisor is an excellent source ofinformation regarding state and nationalactivities, projects, meetings and servicesavailable to chapter advisors and members.Please look under state affiliates for thename and telephone number of your stateadvisor. (If your state does not offer a state

association, your chapter may affiliatedirectly with the national organization.)

Step #3

Decide which method your institution will

use to organize one or more HOSAchapters.

a. Classroom based chapter. A HOSAchapter is formed for each class offive (5) or more students. This is apreferred method in institutionswhere students are unable to meettogether regularly. Each chapterelects an officer team and developsits program of work. For largeprojects, chapters can collaborate.

Business meetings and programscan be held during class time sinceHOSA is "curricular" and not"extracurricular."

b. Instructor based chapter. Oneinstructor for all students enrolled inhis/her classes forms a chapter.While chapter meetings with allstudents may be difficult toschedule, individual classes canform in-class committees to plan and

organize projects and activities.Each class can elect a vicepresident (class representative) thatserves on a HOSA Chapter Council,the steering committee for thechapter.

c. Institution wide chapter. A singlechapter is formed for all students inall classes regardless of the numberof instructors. This is the preferredmethod for post high school

institutions (community colleges,technical schools and four-yearcolleges) where multiple instructorsoffer multiple courses. If this methodis adopted, communication isimportant to keep everyone informedand involved.

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d. School or community-based chapter Schools without health scienceprograms and community-basedorganizations can also sponsorHOSA chapters. A reasonableprofessional can be appointed as the

chapter advisor. Membershipprocesses and benefits are thesame as HSE-based chapters.

Step #4

Contact local school or college officials(administration) and follow whateverprocess is necessary to assure that yourHOSA chapter is recognized at thesponsoring school or agency. You will wantto make certain all information is properly

submitted and on file. A sample constitutionfor a HOSA chapter is available in theHOSA HANDBOOK.

Step #5

Review the instructions for completing theChapter Affiliation Application or affiliatingonline. Please give special attention to thefollowing guidelines.

a. National fees for all fall semester

students must be received by HOSAon or before January 1 of themembership year.

b. Affiliation fees for students whoenroll after January 1 must bereceived by HOSA on or beforeMarch 1 of that same year.

c. Members MUST affiliate by the datedetermined by the state associationto be ineligible to participate in state

conferences.

d. National competitors must beaffiliated with the nationalorganization prior to their stateconference to be eligible forparticipation at the NationalLeadership Conference.

e. All state HOSA members MUST beaffiliated with National HOSA.

f. Each chapter must have at least onedues paying advisor. List thechapter advisor as a professional

member.

g. Chapters may pay their total fees bycheck or purchase order. HOSA willbill the school or chapter. Paymentmust be received within 30 days ofthe stated deadlines (January 1 andMarch 1) for the chapter to remain ingood standing.

h. Affiliation fees forpostsecondary/collegiate students

who enroll in a program afterJanuary 1 must be received byHOSA on or before March 1. Thesestudents are members untilDecember 31 of the same year.

Step #6

Review the member services provided byHOSA.

a. National Organization. Founded in

1976, HOSA provides services andsupport to its chartered states andaffiliated chapters and members.The maintenance and expansion ofthe national organization providesmaximum visibility for HealthScience Technology Education andthe promotion of career opportunitiesin health care.

b. National Competitive EventsProgram. HOSA does not provide

competitive events for competition'ssake. Rather, HOSA provides anational program as a means ofrecognizing those students whopursue excellence by preparing forcompetition and having thedetermination to attend a conference-- district, state and/or national -- anddemonstrate those competencies


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gained through the HSTE classroomor career learning opportunities.The Competitive Events Committee,working with Technical AdvisoryCommittees, is constantly reviewingthe national events to provide

members and advisors with the mostcomprehensive and moderncompetitions available to HSEstudents

c. National Leadership Conference. InJune, the National LeadershipConference is held annually torecognize outstanding performancein leadership and competitiveevents. While at the NLC, membersand advisors are provided

opportunities to learn about currenthealth care issues. During thenational conference, the leadershipof HOSA, Inc. and HOSA meets andelects new representatives andofficers. The National LeadershipConference is not only the capstoneof the year for the students andinstructors in attendance; it is thespark for the new membership year.All HOSA members in good standingare eligible to attend the National

Leadership Conference if approvedby their state association and localchapter.

d. National Publications. The NationalHOSA Handbook is the primarydocument needed by all chaptersand state associations. Otherpublications and visual products areavailable to integrate HOSA into theHSE classroom and to organize anddevelop an effective local chapter

and state association. The HOSAwebsite is frequently updated andcontains current HOSA informationand publications.

e. Emblematic Services. The HOSA,Inc. Board contracts with AwardsUnlimited to provide the HOSASupply Service. A link to Awards

Unlimited is available on the HOSAwebsite.

g. Scholarships. HOSA members areeligible for a number of academicscholarships. Scholarship

guidelines can be found on theHOSA website.

Step #7

Solicit membership fees from all studentswho wish to join HOSA, or hold a fund-raising project to pay the affiliation fees forall members and advisors. If you are a100% affiliation chapter, you will receive arecognition certificate along with yourmembership cards.

Step #8

Affiliate your members with HOSA usingonline affiliation. Be among the first onehundred chapters that submit chapteraffiliation to HOSA and you'll receive acertificate as a HOSA-100 Club Chapter.

Step #9

Submit supplemental applications when

students enroll in the HOE program.Supplemental applications are accepteduntil March 1.

Please be aware that substitutions are notallowed. Membership cards cannot betransferred to other students once they areissued.


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Step #10

Get actively involved in local, state andnational activities through attendance at:

a. Local chapter meetings.b. Local committee meetings.

c. District or state officer trainingmeetings (if available).

d. State Leadership Conference(review the competitive events andworkshops in which members canparticipate).

e. National Leadership Conference(held in June each year

Step #11

Develop a meaningful program of work that

includes the following types of activities:a. Leadership development.b. Community service.c. Social and recreational activities.d. Professional development

Step #12

Adopt a budget and identify fund-raisingprojects that can generate sufficientrevenue to support the student-developedprogram of work.

Step #13

Prepare students to participate in the HOSACompetitive Events Program. Contact yourstate advisor for the dates for district, stateand national competition.

Step #14

Explore funding options for all memberswho qualify to attend the National

Leadership Conference in June. Fundspermitting, at least one member shouldapply to attend the NLC LeadershipAcademy. The Leadership Academy is anexcellent training program for students whowill return and be chapter leaders the nextschool year

Step #15

Develop, practice and refine leadershipskills in the HOSA chapter.

Step #16

Hold chapter meetings in the summer fornext year's members and alumni to maintainmomentum and enthusiasm for the nextyear

Step #17

Receive the initial chapter affiliation packetin late August or early September and beginthe process of leadership development withyour students for the new school year.


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1. Review professional oaths. Whenpresenting the history of medicine,discuss the significance of the following

oaths:a. Hippocratic Oathb. Declaration of Genevac. Nightingale Pledged. HOSA Creed

Learn the HOSA Creed, as it is asymbol of the HOSA memberscommitment to excellence andleadership development.

2. Elect chapter officers. Gain

opportunities to make decisions and tosee the consequences of thosedecisions. Members need to elect aleadership team to guide their classand chapter. While some membersserve in leadership roles, all membersare able to witness first-hand thechallenges that face elected leadersand their followers. The HOSA chapterexperience can be likened to the"health care team" that must worktogether to achieve a common goal -

quality health care.

When the chapter advisor uses theofficer team to facilitate classroomfunctions, it will be much easier forstudents to see the curricular nature ofthe HSTE-HOSA Partnership. Theofficer team should be as concernedand involved with classroom activitiesas it is HOSA chapter activities.

Class and/or chapter officers can be

used in a variety of ways:

a. Call the class to order andannounce the objectives to beaccomplished that day. (Presidentor Vice President)

b. Take roll call, prepare absenteeslips and keep records.(Secretary)

c. Maintain all financial recordsincluding receipt of monies,

disbursements, issuance ofchecks, payment of accountspayable, etc. (Treasurer)

d. Monitor class protocol and memberbehavior and, when necessary,teach members the fundamentalsof parliamentary procedure.(Parliamentarian)

e. Prepare bulletin boards andposters to create a positive

learning environment. (Historian)

f. Prepare articles and news releasesfor school and local newspapers.(Reporter)

3. Establish committees. To give most, ifnot all, students the opportunity topractice leadership skills, the chaptercan establish standing and ad-hoccommittees to achieve the program ofwork. Appoint students as

chairpersons of committees who werenot elected chapter officers. Thecommittee structure will encouragegreater student involvement since moremembers (not just the officers) will feela greater sense of ownership in thechapter.

4. Use parliamentary procedure.Parliamentary procedure promotes ateam spirit, demonstrates cooperation,builds group harmony and provides a

structure for discussion and decisionmaking in a group. Parliamentaryprocedure recognizes the will of themajority in regulating the actions of allversus the will of the few regulating thetotal.

5. Prepare a chapter newsletter. Chapternewsletters achieve several teaching

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objectives, including: development ofbasic communication skills;dissemination of news to the totalmembership and support groups;reinforcement of major topics presentedin the classroom; development of

ownership and pride in theorganization; and an official record ofthe success in integrating the HSTE-HOSA Partnership into the classroomand curriculum. All members should beasked to contribute articles to thenewsletter throughout the year.

And, dont forget to submit yourchapters best newsletter for nationalrecognition by May 15.

6. Emphasize professional dress andgrooming. Personal and careersuccess is enhanced by good groomingand professional dress. By rewardinggood habits while in school, memberswill achieve greater success whencompeting for entry level positions andcareer advancements. A dress up dayis a positive image builder for theHOSA chapter and will raise thevisibility of the HSTE program andhealth care careers among all students.

7. Sponsor field trips. Chapter membersshould identify and select the healthcare facilities they wish to visit duringthe membership year. After decisionsare made, chapter members should beappointed (by the President) to contactand coordinate the field trips.

8. Attend civic, professional or trademeetings. By representing HOSA atsuch meetings, other groups will realize

the professionalism and desire of theHOSA members to prepare themselvesfor future leadership responsibilities.These meetings can also help connectHOSA members to the health carecommunity.

9. Interview health care leaders. Assignstudents the responsibility to interview

selected health care leaders and toshare their findings with all students.The interviewers can develop aquestionnaire to guide the interview.

10. Sponsor a blood pressure screening

clinic. Members are responsible fororganizing the project; securing a placeto conduct the clinic; developing apromotional plan; preparing anadvertisement or article for thenewspaper; preparing promotionalposters; scheduling members to workthe clinic; conducting professionalblood pressure screenings; etc.

11. Prepare an extemporaneous talk.Health care workers must be able to

organize their ideas and express themwhenever called upon. Thedevelopment of good communicationskills will enhance the careeradvancement of HOE students. Thosestudents who enjoy extemporaneousspeaking should review the guidelinesfor the HOSA competitive event called"Extemporaneous Speaking".

12. Prepare a talk for a community group.What better way to develop, practice

and refine communication skills than toprepare a talk and present it to a group.The fear of speaking in public is usuallyranked the #1 fear by most people.Those who achieve success in thehealth care industry will be those whodevelop strong communication skills tocomplement their outstanding technicalskills. "Prepared Speaking" is acompetitive event available to HOSAmembers who want to refine theircommunication skills.


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13. Participate in mock job interviews.Entry into any industry requires goodinterviewing skills. By participating inmock interviews (as either theinterviewer or job applicant), memberswill be more successful in actual job

interviews. The most talented jobinterviewers should enter the HOSAevent called "Job Seeking Skills."

14. Participate in HOSA Bowl competition.The "HOSA Bowl" competitive event isan excellent tool for reviewingclassroom learning. The team natureof the event encourages students towork together to achieve success. TheHOSA Bowl builds enthusiasm amongthe "teams" and demonstrates the

positive effects of competition. Themost successful HOSA Bowl playersshould represent the chapter indistrict/state competition.

15. Conduct a community awarenessproject. The community awarenessproject, a comprehensive HOSA teamleadership competitive event, providesmembers with the opportunity to take amore intensive look at a critical healthcare issue. While classroom training

builds a strong knowledge base, thisproject encourages linkage with thehealth care industry by organizing aHealth Awareness Council to guide theproject. By forming multiple projectteams, all students can work on aproject. Oral presentations (with audio-visual documentation) can be given atspecial events, i.e. a program for a civicor trade group, an open house, or aschool function. The rating sheets inthe HOSA HANDBOOK can be used to

evaluate all projects and identify theproject that will represent the chapter indistrict/state competition.

16. Participate in a homecoming parade.This is an excellent activity to developand reinforce the importance of workingtogether in a cooperative manner. Thesteps in building a float for the

homecoming parade include:identifying the theme for the parade;brainstorming the kinds of floats thatcould be built to emphasize the theme;selecting the most appropriate designfor the float; securing the resources

needed to build the float; determiningwhat talents are needed; recruitingmembers to help design, build anddecorate the float; scheduling membersto work; and, completing the projectwithin the time parameters.

17. Giving a party for handicappedchildren. Activities of this type willenhance the sensitivity of the studentstoward special populations. In additionto the good feelings in serving these

children, your students will be able toplan, organize, coordinate and evaluatethe activity. This activity emphasizesthe importance of the health care teamworking together to serve the needs ofothers.

18. Assisting in a blood donor drive. This isan activity that uses the technicaltraining in the classroom and providesa worthwhile service to the community.The organizational and technical skills

of the students - collectively andindividually - can be evaluated throughsuch activities.

19. Collecting funds for HOSAs NationalService Project, Autism Speaks.

NOTE: Ways of integrating HOSA intohealth occupations programs are limitedonly by the imaginations of HOSA advisors

and students.

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The program of work includes all thoseactivities in which your members want to be

involved. It is important that the program ofwork be based upon the collective ideas ofthe total membership. "Students willsupport what they help create" is a validobservation. If the chapter officers or thechapter advisor designs the program ofwork, the members may not be committedto the activities. By involving all members inthe development of the program of work, theactivities will receive greater acceptance bythe chapter.

Balance is an important quality in evaluatinga chapter's program of work. The programof work should provide equal emphasis onthe following types of activities.

a. Leadership development activitiesb. Social activitiesc. Community service activitiesd. Career preparation activitiese. Fund raising activities

Chapter activities should be student-led.

The chapter advisor should help the chapterofficers get all members involved.Throughout the year, assignments shouldbe made so that all students are givenleadership and followership responsibilities.The HOSA HANDBOOK (Section C)provides additional guidance in designing achapter's program of work.

After completion of their health sciencetraining, graduates are thrust into a highlycompetitive labor market. Success will be

enjoyed by most of those health careproviders that possess a "competitiveedge". Compared to other programs, healthoccupations programs have a strategic toolHOSA that provides HSTE students with theleadership and followership skills needed toachieve higher levels of personal andprofessional success in adult life.

When implemented properly, HOSA can bea positive force for: increasing programenrollments; gaining program visibility;

involving employers; securing commitmentof vitally important support groups;motivating students and teachers to higherlevels of personal and group performance;recognizing excellence; and providing themeans by which personal and career goalsbecome realities for future healthcareprofessionals.

Energize your health science classroom andcurriculum or community-based group byproviding a leadership lab (chapter) in which

your students can develop, practice andrefine skills that will distinguish them fromother health care workers in the labor force.The mission of health occupationseducation is to provide students with thevery best preparation available to enhancetheir job performance and competitivenessin their chosen profession. If your studentsare not leadership ready, they may not beas valuable to their future employers. Byintegrating the leadership skills found in thisbook into your curriculum, you can provide

your students with a value added classroomthat provides them with the slight edgeneeded to be competitive in tomorrow'shealth care delivery system.

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Executive DirectorDr. Jim Koeninger

Associate DirectorKaren Elias-Koeninger

Assistant DirectorKim Smith

Director Membership ServicesJeff Koeninger

Director of Special ProjectsDennis Van Peeren

AAddddrreessss::6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111Flower Mound, TX 75028

Telephone:(800) 321-HOSA(972) 874-0062

FAX:(972) 874-0063

Web Site:http://www.hosa.org

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