Leadership/HEA 450
Course Syllabus
School Year: 2012-2013
School Name: Shelby County ATC
KY Tech Course Name: Leadership Development
H.S. Credit(s): 0.5
Program: Health Science
Teacher: Sherry Allen
KY TECH: Course Number: HEA 450
Prerequisite: None /HOSA Membership: State and National organizations
Course Description: This course is designed to assist students with developing skills needed to be
successful leaders and responsible members of society. The students will develop personal
attributes and social skills necessary for a successful transition into the world of work, and/or
further education. Emphasis will be placed on team work, problem solving, critical thinking,
communication, (oral and written), personal development (work ethics), and leadership. It is
recommended that the student be a member of HOSA where they will have opportunities to apply
the knowledge gained from this course.
Sources:
Textbook: Diversified Health Occupations 6th Ed.
HOSA Membership Handbook (B)
Occupational Handbook www.occupationalhandbook.gov
Roberts Rule of Order
Career Success for Health Care Professionals Delmar: DVD series
Health Care Career Exploration: Thomson/Delmar CD-ROM
www.HOSA.org
Magazines: Nursing 2011/2012
American Journal of Nursing
Objectives: At the conclusion of this course the student should be able to:
Grading:
Exams: 60%
Career/Leadership skills: 25%
Class Projects: 15%
Grading Scale:
90-100 A
80-89 B
72-79 C
66-71 D
65 or below F
Procedures for Make-up work: Attendance is important. (See attendance policy) It is the student’s
responsibility to obtain information and assignments missed if absent.
Supplies:
1 inch binder
As directed by instructor for various projects
HOSA Membership Fees: $5.00 State/$10.00 National - The fee total may be offset by
fundraising events and/or scholarships available.
Course Outline
I.
HOSA Organization
a. Define goals
b. Discuss the benefits of being in the HOSA organization
c. Define and practice officer responsibilities and duties
d. Develop and implement a Program of Work
e. Participate in HOSA events, fund-raisers and local/regional and state competitions
f. Competitive Events (see HOSA Handbook Section B)
g. Participate in community service events
h. Educational Presentations
II.
Study Skills
a. Taking Notes
b. Time Management
c. Explore strategies for test-taking
III.
Leadership Skills
a. Define the characteristics of an effective leader
b. Participate in HOSA activities that require leadership abilities
c. Conduct/Participate in HOSA meetings according to parliamentary procedure
d. Contribute to the Outstanding HOSA chapter scrapbook, HOSA website, media,
newsletters, etc.
e. Prepare/Revise resumes
f. Participate in mock job interviews
Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities and Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)
The Education Cabinet, the Department for Workforce Investment and the Office of Career and
Technical Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
age, or disability in educational services and/or employment. The Education Cabinet provides, upon
request, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an
individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in all services, programs and activities.
To request materials in an alternative format, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator in
OCTE or Norb Ryan at NorbJ.Ryan@ky.gov. Persons with hearing-and speech- impairments can
contact the agency by sing the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the
deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 1-800—648-6057. For TDD to voice, call 1-800-648-6056.
The Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, or religion in admission to education programs,
activities, and employment practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1992), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 and shall provide, upon request by a qualified disabled individual, reasonable accommodations
including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with a disability an equal
opportunity to participate.
For more information, contact Mr. William Denton, Office of Career and Technical Education, 20 th
Floor CPT, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 564-4286. Mr. Denton can also be reached through
his e-mail address: WilliamJ.Denton@ky.gov.
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