170 likes | 363 Views
Wolfpack HOSA . First Meeting | 1.28.13 | 7 PM | Riddick 315. Welcome Back!. Trivia Question: DNA analysis has shown that humans share about 99% of our genetic material with chimpanzees. Approximately what percentage of human DNA is also shared with a banana? . What is HOSA? .
E N D
Wolfpack HOSA First Meeting | 1.28.13 | 7 PM | Riddick 315
Welcome Back! Trivia Question: DNA analysis has shown that humans share about 99% of our genetic material with chimpanzees. Approximately what percentage of human DNA is also shared with a banana?
What is HOSA? - HOSA is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE. -Provides scholarship opportunities at both the State and National levels. -Allows students to learn and apply skills needed in health related fields through competitive events. -Brings students who share similar health care interests and want to serve their community together!
Requirements -HOSA is one of the Pre-Health Clubs at NC State as well as an organization in almost all of the US and Puerto Rico! -Pre-Health Clubs have $15 dues to provide service opportunities to all of the clubs that are part of it. -Wolfpack HOSA dues are an additional $20 ($10 National, $5 State, $5 to our chapter to provide activities and opportunities to you! -Can pay HOSA dues at our meetings and Pre-Health Clubs dues at our meetings or in the envelope at the Health PAC office. -4 point requirement for both clubs to remain active! (service or meeting)
This semester… Spring Meetings! January 28th- Why Competitive Events? February 25th- SLC Prep, Future Officer Interest March 25th- Officer Speeches/Elections, Final SLC Prep April 22nd- State Conference Recognition/New Officer Inductions/End of Year Celebration!
This semester… • Blood Drive (mid February) • Service Raleigh - Saturday, March 23rd - Registration begins February 1 • National Service Project- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation • More service opportunities! • Potluck Social • Movie Nights/Group Events! • State Leadership Conference (April)
State Leadership Conference • Thursday, April 11th& Friday, April 12th • Sheraton Four Seasons/Koury Convention Center— Greensboro, NC • Over 50 different competitive events! • Networking opportunities! • In order to attend you should pay dues before January 30th! • Email us if interested!
Guest Speaker: Claire lucas Past National HOSA President
Sample Competitive Event • Featured Event: HOSA Bowl • Type: Teamwork Event (3-4 people) • Questions related to healthcare topics, HOSA history, and leadership information through a written test and buzzer style format.
Question 1 What is the study of cells called?
Question 2 The type of shock that is caused by a drop in blood volume that causes blood pressure to drop is? • Anaphylactic shock • Cardiogenic shock • Hypovolemic shock • Septic shock
Question 3 What is the current HOSA National Service project?
Question 4 The law that requires every adult to be informed of their right to make decisions concerning medical care, including the right to refuse treatment is the A. Ability to Determine Treatment Act (ADTA). B. Durable Power of Attorney Act (POA). C. Living Will Legislation. D. Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA).
Question 5 Lactose, maltose, and sucrose belong to the carbohydrate classification of A. disaccharide. B. liposaccharide. C. monosaccharide. D. polysaccharide.
Question 6 When is the next Wolfpack HOSA meeting?!
Next Meeting: February 25th @ 7 pm Riddick 315 Thanks for coming!!!