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HOSA Health Occupations Students of America. What is 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. HOSA’s Mission.
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What is 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.
HOSA’s Mission • To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Science students, therefore, helping students meet the needs of the health care community.
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.
What’s in it for the student? • FUN! • Success! • Go to the head of the class • Opportunity for achievement
Competitive Events • Offering 55 Leadership and Health-Related Events NLC Opening Session • Anaheim, California HOSA delegates enjoy laser and in-door fireworks extravaganza!
The HOSA Motto “The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow”
What competitive events are there? These are ALL multiple choice tests Health Science Events • Dental Spelling • Medical Spelling • Dental Terminology • Medical Terminology • Medical Math • Knowledge Tests • Concepts of Health Care • Human Growth and Development • Pathophysiology • Pharmacology • Nutrition Events in RED are held at the regional level…must place in the top 5 to advance to the state level
Health Professions Events • Biotechnology • Clinical Nursing • Clinical Specialty • Dental Assisting • Home Health Aide • Medical Assisting • Medical Laboratory Assisting • Nursing Assisting - Test • Personal Care • Physical Therapy • Sports Medicine - Test • Veterinary Assisting
Leadership Events • Extemporaneous Health Poster • Extemporaneous Speaking • Extemporaneous Writing • Interviewing Skills • Job Seeking Skills • Medical Photography • Prepared Speaking • Researched Persuasive Speaking
Team Leadership Events • Community Awareness • Creative Problem Solving • Forensic Medicine • HOSA Bowl • Parliamentary Procedure • Career Health Display • Biomedical Debate • Medical Reading • Health Education • Public Service Announcement
Recognition Events • Outstanding HOSA Chapter • Outstanding State Leader • National Recognition Program • Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam • National Service Project • Barbara James Service Award • Outstanding Alumni Member • Chapter Newsletter • HOSA Week
Emergency Preparedness Events • CPR/First Aid Test • Emergency Medical Technician • Epidemiology • First Aid/Rescue Breathing • CERT • Public Health Emergency • Preparedness • Medical Reserve Corps Partnership