Integrating HOSA in
the Classroom
Health Science and HOSA:
A Healthy Partnership
HOSA is 100% Curricular
• HOSA is designed to be an
instructional tool that extends the
school day.
• Outcomes that are difficult to
achieve in the classroom can be
accomplished through HOSA.
HOSA for ALL Students
• 100% affiliation assures that no
student feels left out of HOSA
activities.
• Find ways to pay dues
(donations, fund raising) for
those with financial challenges,
or those who choose not to pay.
HOSA As Classroom
Leadership
• Students elect one representative from
each class to serve on the Executive
Council.
• The elected representative provides
HOSA updates each day at the end of
class.
• Some teachers allow “HOSA Time” as
a reward at the end of class if
instructional objectives were achieved.
HOSA As Classroom
Leadership
• Allow a HOSA officer to present a
certificate of appreciation to guest
speakers.
• Have students write “thank you
notes” to guest speakers as a
HOSA activity.
• HOSA can paint the classroom,
purchase equipment, etc., to
contribute to the classroom.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• After each unit with a great deal of
terminology – use MEDICAL or
DENTAL SPELLING as a review
activity.
• Note: Some teachers modify the
event by having the students
define and spell the term.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• Challenge another class (yours or
another teacher’s) to a Medical
Math challenge. The class with
the highest average wins.
• Suggestions – Challenge a
science class. Your students may
take the challenge seriously and
work hard to prepare for the test.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• Take course content and ask
students to deliver the content
according to event guidelines.
• Use the event rating sheet to
grade the student’s work.
• Works well with PREPARED
SPEAKING, RESEARCHED
PERSUSIVE SPEAKING, or
EXTEMPORANEOUS WRITING.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• EXTEMPORANEOUS HEALTH
POSTER can be adapted to fit almost
ANYTHING in the curriculum.
• Make it a homework assignment.
• Use the rating sheet as a rubric to
grade the poster.
• Put the posters up on the walls in and
around the classroom.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• JOB SEEKING SKILLS is ideal
when teaching job search skills.
• Run the event during class.
• Ask administrators, guidance
counselors, etc. or health care
partners to serve as judges.
• Be sure students dress
appropriately for the interview.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• CAREER HEALTH DISPLAY adapts
to almost any topic.
• Instead of careers - how about
diseases, body systems, types of
medical technology, healthy behaviors,
bioethical issues, etc..
• Ask administrators, guidance
counselors, etc. or health care partners
to serve as judges.
• Set up a display in the school lobby.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• Many teachers buy a HOSA Bowl
buzzer system for the classroom.
• Creates a great format for review.
• Allow classmates to read the
questions and serve as judges.
• Teaches leadership, teamwork
and organizational skills while
reviewing for a test.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• Students love CREATIVE
PROBLEM SOLVING.
• Creates a great format for
including the teaching of thinking
skills.
• Can allow other students to serve
as judges, using the event rating
sheet.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• Is teaching PARLIAMENTARY
PROCEDURE in your curriculum?
• If so, use the HOSA event
guidelines from start to finish.
• Run the event as a unit
assessment - both written (Round
One) and performance.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• BIOMEDICAL DEBATE is a very
popular event for students.
• Use this event whenever there are
opposing points of view to
research.
• Students will invest learning time
outside of class to prepare for this
classroom activity.
Competitive Events as
Instructional Tools
• The MEDICAL READING format
can be used a variety of ways.
• Sometimes teachers assign
reading assignments (text,
articles, etc.) and use the Medical
Reading format to encourage
students to complete the assigned
reading.
Make HOSA a Part of
Good Instruction
• Make sure HOSA activities in the
classroom are part of the lesson
plan and support instructional
objectives.
• Kids learn best when they are
ENGAGED in the learning
process, and having FUN.
• Make sure that ALL students feel
a part of HOSA in the classroom.
HOSA Time Outside the
Classroom is Still Teaching
Time
• Never underestimate the value of
the teacher/HOSA advisor as a
role model for students.
• Use your HOSA time to get to
know your students, reach out to
those with challenges, and
celebrate the worth of individual
HOSA members!