HOSA 101-The Basics
Committed to Building a Pipeline of Future Health Care
Professionals
What is HOSA?
HOSA is a national student led organization for secondary and postsecondary/collegiate career and
technical education students enrolled in health science (and pre-technical health science) programs, or
for students who are interested in or are
planning to pursue a health career.
HOSA develops the physical, mental and social well-being of its members by building confidence in their
ability to develop skills that will lead to career entry and advancement in their
chosen health profession.
Mission
To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for
knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Science Education students, therefore,
helping students meet the needs of the health care community.
Why HOSA?
• HOSA members practice, refine and seek recognition for skills gained in the Health Science
Classroom.
• The Health Science instructor serves as the HOSA Chapter Advisor.
• The Health Science classroom and HOSA provide students with the skills required to enter or
advance in their chosen health profession.
Why HOSA?
HOSA members are engaged in a
variety of activities outside the classroom and
develop a practical understanding of health
care issues, environmental concerns and
survival needs of the community, nation and
world.
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HOSA will serve more than 150,000
students in over 3,600 local chapters in 49
state associations.
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Why HOSA?
HOSA…
is committed to attracting qualified students to the health
professions.
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offers opportunities to develop, practice and refine leadership
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creates an environment that motivates learners.
skills.
recognizes high performing members and teams through HOSA’s
National Competitive Events Program.
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is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health
Science Education Division of ACTE.
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HOSA GOALS
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To promote opportunities in the health professions.
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To develop effective leadership qualities and skills.
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To develop character.
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To build pride and self-confidence.
How Does HOSA Work?
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A HOSA chapter is formed by Health Science students who are pursuing a career in the health
professions. HOSA chapters are encouraged to recruit students interested in health care but
are unable to enroll in a Health Science course.
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Chapter members elect local officers.
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Chapter members participate in school, community, regional, state and national activities.
How Does HOSA Work?
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HOSA members are involved in community-oriented,
career-related and leadership development activities.
Members from local chapters attend regional and
statewide conferences for leadership training and
chapter management workshops.
Members prepare themselves for a variety of
competitive events that reinforce classroom learning.
HOSA’s Competitive Events test students’ competencies
and skills in their chosen health profession.
How Does HOSA Work?
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HOSA State Associations are led by elected
state officers.
A HOSA State Advisor represents the
sponsoring state agency and is responsible for
state officers.
Chapter members participate in local, regional
and state meetings and conferences.
49 State Associations
Key Program Elements
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The student-led organization is highly motivational
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56 standard-based competitive events comprise the National Competitive Events Program
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High level involvement by the health care community in HOSA projects and activities
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Medical Reserve Corps
and
Partnership
Since 2006, HOSA
hasHOSA
been honored
to have a partnership with the
Medical Reserve Corps, a national network of local volunteers
committed to improving the health, safety and resiliency of their
communities. MRC volunteers include medical and public health
professionals, as well as others interested in strengthening the public
health infrastructure and improving the preparedness and response
capabilities of local jurisdiction. MRC units identify, screen, train and
organize the volunteers and utilize them to support routine public
health activities and augment preparedness and response efforts.
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If you would like to learn more about MRC or participate in the MRC
Partnership event please find information at the following locations:
www.hosa.org (Emergency Preparedness Category) or for more
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U. S. Public Health Service
The U.S. Public
HealthHOSA
Service (PHS)
Commissioned Corps is an elite
and
Partnership
team of more than 6,000 well-trained, high qualified public health
professionals dedicated to delivering the Nation’s public health
promotion and disease prevention programs and advancing public
health science.
The HOSA-PHS Partnership will result in activities in the Health
Science classroom and the HOSA Chapter to inform HOSA members of
the opportunities in joining one of America’s seven uniformed
services, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Don’t forget to look on HOSA’s web site for the competitive event
called Public Health Emergency Preparedness!
For more information: www.usphs.gov or contact 1.800.321.HOSA
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Health Science Events
Health Professions Events
PROGRAM
• Dental Spelling
• Biotechnology
• Medical Spelling
• Clinical Nursing
• Dental Terminology
• Clinical Specialty
• Medical Terminology
• Dental Science
• Medical Math
• Home Health Aide
• Knowledge Tests
• Medical Assisting
Concepts of Health Care
• Nursing Assisting
Human Growth and Development
• Personal Care
Pathophysiology
• Physical Therapy
Pharmacology
• Sports Medicine
• Veterinary Science
HOSA members participated
in 55
recognition and competitive events at the
2011 in Anaheim, CA
Nutrition
5,000
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Leadership Events
Team Leadership Events
Recognition
PROGRAM
• Extemporaneous Health
• Community Awareness
• Outstanding HOSA Chapter
Poster
• Creative Problem Solving
• Outstanding State Leader
• Extemporaneous Speaking
• Forensic Medicine
• National Recognition Program
• Extemporaneous Writing
• HOSA Bowl
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Parliamentary Procedure
• Kaiser Permanente Healthcare
Issues Exam
• Interviewing Skills
• Career Health Display
• National Service Project
• Job Seeking Skills
• Biomedical Debate
• Barbara James Service Award
• Medical Photography
• Medical Reading
• Outstanding Alumni Member
• Prepared Speaking
• Chapter Newsletter
• Health Education
Emergency
• ResearchedPreparedness
Persuasive Events
• Public Service Announcement • HOSA Week
• CPR/First
Speaking Aid
• Emergency
Medical Technician
•Public Health Emergency
Speaking Skills
• Epidemiology
• Life Support Skills
Preparedness
• Medical Reserve Corps
HOSA MEMBERSHIP
HOSA members develop qualities and skills to
assume leadership roles in their future health care
professions.
HOSA CAREER INTERESTS
32%
Medicine
27%
Nursing
23%
Other
Medical
Careers
6%
Dental
5%
Physical
Therapy
4%
Pharmacy
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
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Secondary
Postsecondary/Collegiate
Members-at-large
Professional
Alumni
Honorary
MEMBERSHIP - SECONDARY
The Secondary Division is composed of secondary students who
are or have been enrolled in a Health Science program or an
organized career awareness program or who are interested in,
planning to pursue, or are pursuing a career in the health
professions.
MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
• Education through Competitive Events.
• Networking opportunities to meet people in the health
care industry.
• Learn about a variety of different health care specialties
and explore what the health professions offers
HOSA Regions
Region I
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Kansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
Texas
Utah
Washington
Region II
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Minnesota
North Dakota
Puerto Rico
South Dakota
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Region III
Connecticut
Delaware
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
North Carolina
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Vermont
Virginia
Washington D.C.
West Virginia