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IS…. Pat Dennison, Academic Consultant Martha Williams, Health Sciences Instructor. HOSA. Health Occupations Students of America. 2009-2010 HOSA Executive Council. HOSA IS…. A national career and technical student organization

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  1. IS… Pat Dennison, Academic Consultant Martha Williams, Health Sciences Instructor

  2. HOSA • Health • Occupations • Students • of America 2009-2010 HOSA Executive Council

  3. HOSA IS… • A national career and technical student organization • Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Occupations Division of the American Vocational Association to be an integral part of career and technical education instructional programs • A unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary and postsecondary/collegiate students enrolled in health science technology programs

  4. HOSA History • At the 1971 American Vocational Association a task force was appointed to study student organizations • In November 1975, 18 representatives from Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas voted to form the American Health Occupations Education Student Organization (AHOESO). • A Constitutional Convention was held in Arlington, Texas in November 1976.

  5. The delegates and advisors: • (1) adopted bylaws which changed the • name of the organization to Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) • (2) elected national officers • (3) selected national colors and a motto • (4) made plans for HOSA emblem competition • (5) set the first National Leadership Conference for spring 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. • At that National Leadership Conference charters were presented to six states, including Kentucky.

  6. HOSA Mission • To promote career opportunities in the health care industry, and • To enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people

  7. Purpose and Goals of HOSA • To serve the needs of its members and strengthen the HSTE-HOSA Partnership in the following ways: • Foster programs and activities which will develop • 1. Physical, mental, and social well-being • 2. Leadership, character, and citizenship • 3. Ethical practices and respect for the dignity of work

  8. Foster self-actualization which leads to meeting psychological, social, and economic needs • Build confidence in student which leads to realistic career choices and successful employment in the health care field • Promote inter- organizational relationships

  9. Recognize individual achievement • Promote involvement in current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival need of community, nation, and the world • Establish and maintain state associations in good standing with HOSA

  10. HOSA Opportunities“What’s in it for Me?” • INVOLVMENT– in a variety of chapter activities • RECOGNITION – through participation in competitive events • SCHOLARSHIPS • TRAVEL– regional, state and national activities • NETWORKING – with health care professionals, industry leaders, organizations, and associations

  11. HOSA Opportunities • COMMUNICATIONS – through a series of publications • LEADERSHIP– opportunities for learning how to work effectively with others • CONFIDENCE - from active participation in HOSA activities

  12. HOSA Conferences • Participate in competitive events that test competencies and related skills in chosen occupation on local, regional, state and national levels

  13. HOSA Emblem • The Circle represents the continuity of health care • The Triangle represents the three aspects of humankind well-being; social, physical, and mental • The Hands represent the caring of each HOSA member

  14. HOSA Colors • Navy Blue represents loyalty to the health care profession • Medical White represents purity of purpose • Maroon represents compassion of HOSA members

  15. HOSA Motto • “THE HANDS OF HOSA MOLD THE HEALTH OF TOMORROW”

  16. HOSA Creed • I Believe in the Health Care Profession. I believe in the profession for which I am being trained; and in the opportunities that 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 of the health care team of my community. • I Believe in myself. I believe that by using the knowledge and skills of my profession I will become more aware of myself. Through fulfilling these goals, I will become a more responsible person. • I Believe that each individual is important in his or her own right; therefore I will treat each person with respect and love. To this end I dedicate my training, my skills and my self to serve others through HOSA.

  17. Membership Categories • Active Membership • Secondary • Postsecondary • Collegiate • Professional • Alumni • Honorary

  18. Program of Work • The Program of Work (POW) is a plan of activities for the year. • It doesn’t need to be elaborate. • Activities can be added or revised during the year. • HOSA student members should take ownership of the Program of Work.

  19. Types of Activities for POW • Career Related Activities • Alumni Involvement • Community Activities • Benevolent Activities • Social/Leadership Activities • Fundraising

  20. POW Planning Sheet • Prepare one sheet per goal • Goal 1: • Objectives - • Activities - • Resources - • Time - • Cost - • Beginning/Completion Date - • Product -

  21. POW Ideas • Read to hospitalized children after school - #1 September • Pride Clean-up in order to make Martin County a better place to live - #2 March • Nursing Home Christmas Project - #2 December • Gift baskets for cancer patients-#3 October or November • Sell cancer awareness bracelets - #4 Sept. 3-October 4 • Bake Sale to raise money for Ronald McDonald House or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital - #5 (September, twice monthly) • Toys for hospitalized children at Christmas time - #6 Begin planning in September. Final outcome in December before Christmas

  22. POW Monthly Plan

  23. Membership Info… • Membership year is September 1 through August 31 • Total dues - $15.00/year • National affiliation fee (dues) is $10 • State affiliation fee (dues) is $5 • KY-HOSA officers include: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Historian Parliamentarian

  24. Membership Info… • KY-HOSA Advisor is Elizabeth Bullock • KY-HOSA Co-Advisor is Mary Kleber • National Theme -- 2009-2010 “From Simple Scrapes to Failing Hearts-HOSA’s Where the Healing Starts” • KY-HOSA Fall Leadership Conference - October • HOSA State Conference – March • National HOSA Conference – June • National Headquarters – Flower Mound, TX

  25. References • HOSA Student Handbook • http://www.hosa.org/natorg/StudentHandbookB.pdf • HOSA Handbook –section C (HOSA CD received each year with membership packet, 2009 attached) • Kentucky Statesman Award Study guide (attached) • New Advisor Handbook http://www.hosa.org/advisor/advisor_handbook.pdf

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