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Introducing HOSA In the Classroom January 2005
Introducing HOSA In the Classroom
January 2005
HOSA is a part of the Health Science Education Curriculum.
The classroom is teacher-led.The classroom is teacher-led.
HOSA is student-led.
HOSA activities reinforce classroom learning…and HOSA members earn better grades in their health science class.
HOSA also provides opportunities for:• Leadership development.• Personal achievement.• Community service.• Connections with the health care
community.
What is HOSA?• HOSA is a scholastic student
organization.• It’s like a cross between student
council, the honor society, and an athletic team --- and it’s all about preparing yourself for a future health career.
Your HOSA chapter is one of thousands of HOSA chapters across the United States.
HOSA chapters promote career opportunities in health care by providing YOU with opportunities for:
• Fun• Learning• Achievement
• Fun• Learning• Achievement
Active participation in your HOSA chapter can make you a better student today - - and a better-prepared healthcare professional tomorrow.
What is a HOSA Chapter?
• Student members (That’s you!)• Chapter advisor (Your teacher)• Alumni members (Former
members)• Professional members (Who
support the HOSA chapter)
How do I join?• Pay local, state and national
affiliation fees.• Your advisor will list your name on
the chapter affiliation form.• Membership is for the entire
school year and following summer.
Who runs the HOSA chapter?• Led by elected
chapter officers• Chapter members
recommend activities
• Supported by the chapter advisor
What is the value of HOSA?• The value is in the learning and
sense of achievement HOSA members gain from chapter activities.
• The value of HOSA is in the minds and hearts of HOSA members who are better prepared to succeed in their chosen profession.
What do HOSA chapters do?• Lots of things!• Community service• Leadership
development• Networking with the
health community• And so much more!
When you join HOSA, you are part of a NATIONAL organization of over 75,000 members.
A popular and exciting part of HOSA membership is the opportunity to participate
in
HOSA Competitive
Events
There are 44 HOSA National Competitive Events – all designed to further your ability to achieve in the Health Science classroom and in your future career.
How do I get involved in HOSA competitive events?• Begin by selecting an event.• Some members pick something
they are good at.• Others pick something they would
like to become good at.
There’s an event for everyone!• Individual and team events• Skill and leadership events• Tests and performances• Competitive and recognition• Creative and intellectual
Category I – Health Science Related Events • Dental Spelling• Dental Terminology• Medical Spelling • Medical Terminology• Medical Math• Knowledge Tests
Category II – Health Science Skill Events • Admin Med Assisting• CPR/First Aid• Clinical Specialty• EMT• Dental Assisting• Med. Lab Assisting• Med Assisting Clinical
• Nursing Assisting• Personal Care• Practical Nursing• First Aid/
RescueBreathing• Physical Therapy• Sports Medicine• Veterinary Assisting
• Nursing Assisting• Personal Care• Practical Nursing• First Aid/
RescueBreathing• Physical Therapy• Sports Medicine• Veterinary Assisting
Category III – Individual Leadership Events • Extemporaneous
Health Poster• Extemporaneous
Writing• Extemporaneous
Speaking• Interviewing Skills
• Job Seeking Skills• Researched
Persuasive Speaking• Prepared Speaking• Speaking Skills
• Job Seeking Skills• Researched
Persuasive Speaking• Prepared Speaking• Speaking Skills
Category IV – Team Leadership Events
• Biomedical Debate• Community
Awareness• Career Health Display• HOSA Bowl
• Medical Reading• Health Education• Creative Problem
Solving• Parliamentary
Procedure
• Medical Reading• Health Education• Creative Problem
Solving• Parliamentary
Procedure
Category V – Recognition Events • Outstanding HOSA
Chapter• Outstanding Alumni
member• National Recognition
Program• Kaiser Permanente
Healthcare Issues Exam
• National Service Project
• National HOSA Week
• Barbara James Service Award
• Chapter Newsletter
• National Service Project
• National HOSA Week
• Barbara James Service Award
• Chapter Newsletter
The competitive events program begins in the classroom, where students are introduced to health science knowledge and skills.
HOSA members who decide to compete will study and practice outside the classroom to perfect their skills.
In the spring, HOSA members can compete in regional, or state leadership conferences.
State winners are eligible to
compete in National competition.
The HOSA National Leadership Conference is held each June.• 2005 – Nashville, Tennessee• 2006 – Anaheim, California• 2007 – Orlando, Florida• 2008 – Dallas, Texas
National Conference opportunities include:• General sessions,• Leadership workshops,• Educational symposiums and
exhibits,• Competitive events, AND• Meeting HOSA members from across
the United States and Puerto Rico.
As you can tell, HOSA is about:
• Opportunities to achieve and serve others.
• Connecting with the healthcare community.
• YOU!
