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Thought for the Day

HOSA is a co-curricular student-run organization with over 120,000 members in 47 states. Join to enhance your health science education through leadership opportunities, competition, and networking. Win scholarships and gain valuable skills for your future career in healthcare.

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Thought for the Day

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  1. Thought for the Day

  2. HOSA – What’s It All About? • Leadership • Scholarships • Networking • Resume building • Competition Opportunities

  3. What is HOSA??? • 120,000 members in 47 states • Co-curricular organization • Student-run organization • HOSA Mission Statement • The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.

  4. Leadership Opportunities • Campus health screenings and education programs • Projects with other CTSO’s • Supporting HOSA National Service Project – The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and local service projects.

  5. Leadership Opportunities Office of the Surgeon General Internships

  6. Competition Opportunities • 9th – 12th graders in Healthcare Science • Students choose and prepare one competitive event • Students who qualify though school and regional competition may go compete at HOSA State Leadership in March in Atlanta

  7. Oops – almost forgot… • Scholarships • Networking Opportunity to run for state or national office • Allows you to personalize your Health Care Science experience

  8. How do I qualify? • Place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the event you have chosen during regional competition • If the event you choose does not have a regional competition then you must place 1st or 2nd in school competition and meet all deadlines for project prep

  9. What will I do at HOSA SLC • Compete in your event • Events are CLOSED to spectators • Attend educational seminars • Serve as courtesy corps

  10. What happens if I win at SLC? • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category qualify to attend the National Leadership Conference in June….

  11. HOSAInternational Leadership Conference • June, 2017 Disney World Resort Orlando, Florida • June, 2018 Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas

  12. HOSA ILC • Meet other students from all over the United States and the world • Over 10,000 students!! • Attend educational seminars

  13. Competitive Events Categories 5 Categories Individual and Team events Designed to measure “who knows the most”

  14. Health Science Events (R) • Written Test only • Dental Terminology • Medical Spelling • Medical Terminology • Medical Reading** • Medical Math • Knowledge Tests • Human Growth and Development • Pathophysiology • Pharmacology • Nutrition • Medical Law and Ethics • Transcultural Health Care • Behavioral Health

  15. 2016-17 Medical Reading Books • Wonder R.J. Palacio • Dr. Mutter’s Marvels C.O. Aptowicz • The Man Who Touched His Own Heart Rob Dunn • Extreme Medicine Kevin Fong, MD • The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do Ken Blanchard & Mark Miller

  16. Health Professions Events (R) Written test and skills test • Biotechnology  • Clinical Nursing ** • Dental Science • Home Health Aide   • Medical Assisting • Nursing Assisting • Physical Therapy • Sports Medicine • Veterinary Science

  17. Health Professions Events • Clinical Specialty Allows the student to choose career area not tested in other HOSA events. Includes portfolio, shadowing, and skill

  18. Emergency Preparedness Events • Written test only • Epidemiology (1 person) • Written test and skills • CPR/First Aid (Team of 2) • Emergency Medical Technician (Team of 2) • Community Emergency Response Team (Team of 2)

  19. Emergency Preparedness Events • MRC Partnership (Team of 2-6) Plan and execute three or more activities in cooperation with the local Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) that promote the mission of the MRC, HOSA, or the Surgeon General.

  20. Emergency Preparedness Events • Public Health (Team of 2-6, presentation on assigned topic – can use any medium to prepare effective presentation). 2016-17 Topic: Combating Zika and Future Threats- What is the best way to detect and respond to this emerging disease?

  21. Leadership Events • Extemporaneous Health Poster • Extemporaneous Writing • Medical Photography • Job Seeking Skills • Healthy Lifestyle

  22. Leadership Events • Prepared Speaking 2016-17 Topic: Leadership-Service-Engagement • Researched Persuasive Speaking Speech and Research Paper 2016-17 Topics (Choose one): • Prescription Painkiller Abuse: Who’s at Fault? • Smartphone Addiction: A Problem or a Sign of the Times?

  23. Teamwork Events • Community Awareness (Team of 2-4) Team chooses a specific health issue, need or concern and plans activity to educate the community • Creative Problem Solving(Team of 3-4) Written test, 30 minutes to solve given problem, 10 minutes to present solution to judges

  24. Teamwork Events • Forensic Medicine (Team of 2) Written test 6 minutes to analyze crime scene 30 minutes to write conclusions • HOSA Bowl (Team of 3-4) Written test Round 2 - 0pen questioning with buzzer

  25. Teamwork Events • Health Career Display (Team of 2) Poster display and presentation regarding specific healthcare career • Biomedical Debate (Team of 3-4) Written test, debate – affirmative or negative assigned at random 2016-17 Topic: America has the best healthcare system in the world.

  26. Teamwork events • Health Education (Teams of 2-4) Select a health-related concept or instructional objective Prepare, deliver and evaluate lesson for specific group of learners May use any type of media

  27. Teamwork events • Public Service Announcement(Team of 3-6) Produce 30 second public service announcement and air 2016-17 Topic: My Preparedness Story: Staying Healthy and Resilient

  28. Teamwork events • Parliamentary Procedure (Team of 5-8) Written test Conduct 10 minute meeting for judges

  29. Recognition Events • Barbara James Service Award • Health Care Issues Exam (all students attending SLC will take this test) • HOSA Happenings

  30. More Recognition Events • MRC Volunteer Recognition • National Service Project • Outstanding HOSA Chapter • Outstanding State Leader

  31. When will HOSA meet and when will I work on my project? • On your own time • During class in days designated by your instructor…….. Remember – HOSA is CO-Curricular!!

  32. If you choose a team event… • Carefully consider who you choose for team mates. • Only 25% of a team can be replaced between regional and state or between state and nationals • ALL team members must meet travel eligibility requirements!

  33. Want to know more about a specific event? • Go to www.hosa.org • Click on the “Competitive Events” tab • Check out the “Event Resources” and “Guidelines” tabs

  34. Events

  35. Events – Test Plan

  36. References and skills list

  37. Skill checklists

  38. Participation Guidelines • Permission from all teachers to miss class • Adequate preparation • Forms and fees turned in by deadline • Fundraiser deadlines met • NO record of problems with • Grades • Discipline • Attendance

  39. Find out more at • www.hosa.org • www.georgiahosa.org

  40. Any Questions??????????????

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