Transcript HOSA Health Occupations Students of America

Promoting Healthy Partnerships
Introducing
HOSA
6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111 • Flower Mound, TX
75028
Tel. 972.874.0062 • Fax. 972.874.0063 •
1.800.321.HOSA
www.hosa.org
HOSA
A student-led organization
with a program of work
designed to recruit
qualified students, provide
developmental
opportunities and develop
the future leaders of the
health care community.
Why HOSA?
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Early 1970s – HOE (Health
Science) programs started
Part of Vocational (now
Career Tech) Education
Mid 1970s – Health Care
Leaders wanted healthcare
organization
HOSA founded in 1976
HOSA is Curricular
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HOSA activities relate to the
delivery of health care.
HOSA activities are an
outgrowth of the Health
Science Education program.
HOSA extends the
classroom.
HOSA supports the
school/state curriculum.
HOSA is for All Future
Health Care Professionals
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HOSA activities can be
offered for students who
plan to pursue a health
career when a health
science program does
not exist.
HOSA chapters can be
sponsored by health
care community
agencies.
HOSA’s Mission
To enhance the delivery of
compassionate, quality
health care by providing
opportunities for knowledge,
skill and leadership
development of all Health
Science students, therefore,
helping students meet the
needs of the health care
community.
HOSA Goals
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To promote opportunities in the health
professions.
To develop effective leadership qualities
and skills.
To develop character.
To build pride and self-confidence.
HOSA members engage in
learning outside the
classroom
And develop an
understanding of
current health care
issues, environmental
concerns, and
survival needs of the
community, the
nation, and the world.
The HOSA Organization
HOSA, Inc. Corporate Body
State Appointed
Executive Committee
HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors
HOSA Headquarters Staff
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Executive Council
HOSA, Inc. Board Chair
Executive Director
National Officers
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
HOSA State Assocations
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State Advisor
HOSA Regions, Districts and Areas
As established by the state association
Local HOSA Chapters
and Members
Local Chapters
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HOSA chapter involves HSE students.
The HSE instructor serves as the
HOSA chapter advisor.
Chapter members elect officers.
Chapter members participate in
school, community,
regional, state and
national activities.
State Associations
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State Officers
lead State
Associations.
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State HOSA
Advisor(s)
represent the
sponsoring
agency and
advise State
Officers.
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Chapter members
participate in state
conferences.
National Level
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Endorsed by the U.S.
Department of Education
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Local members affiliate
with State and National
HOSA
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HOSA, Inc. is the legal
entity of HOSA
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National Headquarters in
Flower Mound, TX
National HOSA Leadership
National Officers
HOSA, Inc.
National HOSA Leadership
Dr. Jim Koeninger
Executive Director
Becky Davis
2007 Chair
Sierra
Jenkins
National
President
HOSA Provides a Spark
for Learning…
The National Competitive Events
Program!!
Offering 55 Leadership and
Health-Related Events
NLC Offers Members
Opportunities for...
Fun
Energizing
General Sessions
Travel
Health Care
Workshops
New
Acquaintances
and Friends
Advisor
Workshops
Including Spectacular
Sessions
Welcome
HOSA
Members
NLC Opening Session • Anaheim, California
HOSA delegates enjoy laser and in-door fireworks extravaganza!
And National Champions!
Secondary
Including 4 special
needs events
Postsecondary/Collegiate
The Road to the NLC
National Leadership Conference
Held Annually in June
State Leadership Conference
Held in the Spring-Ask the State Advisor
Fall Leadership Conference
Held to train chapter officers
Local Chapter/Classrooms
Chapter Competitors Selected
What’s in it for the
Healthcare Community?
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Positive contribution to
the community
A pulse on the future
Easy access (captive
audience)
Partner in developing
future employees
Exposure to the REAL
healthcare world
What’s in it for the School?
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Positive affiliation –
adolescent need to
belong
Service activities serve
the school
Positive PR –
community and parent
connection
MORE learning
What’s in it for the
teacher?
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MORE learning –
connects classroom
with the real world
Gets teacher closer to
the student
Program recruitment
Satisfaction, joy
What’s in it for the
student?
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FUN!
Success!
Go to the head of the class
Takes the “ER” out of the career
decision-making process
Opportunity for achievement
The HOSA Motto
“The Hands of HOSA Mold
the Health of Tomorrow”
For More Information
about HOSA–
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Visit HOSA’s web site
@ www.hosa.org
Call National HOSA
@ 1-800-321-HOSA