Transcript HOSA Health Occupations Students of America

HOSA
Health Occupations
Students of America
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A program of student-led activities
relating to Health Occupations
Education designed to develop future
leaders for the health care community.
HOSA is Curricular
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Activities relate to
classroom instruction.
Activities relate to the
Health Care Delivery
System.
Activities are an
outgrowth of the
Health Occupations
Education program.
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Question: What is
the difference
between HOSA,
a “curricular”
organization, and
other school clubs
that are “extracurricular?”
How Does HOSA Help You?
HOSA activities are integrated into the
curriculum to provide students with the ability to:
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Set goals for life-long career planning
Lead by using the democratic process
Develop leadership skills
Communicate more effectively
Build self-esteem
Interact with the health care community
Develop workplace readiness skills
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Take pride in accomplishments
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Mission Statement
To enhance the delivery of compassionate,
quality health care by providing opportunities
for knowledge, skill and leadership
development of all Health Occupations
Education students, therefore, helping the
students to meet the needs of the health care
community.
HOSA Goals
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To promote physical,
mental and social
well-being
To develop effective
leadership qualities
and skills
To develop
character
To build pride and
self-confidence
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To improve
communication skills
To understand the
importance of
service to others
To make realistic
career choices and
succeed in a health
care profession
HOSA Encourages:
 Interaction
and
cooperation
with other
students and
professional
organizations.
HOSA Provides for:
 Individual
and
group
achievement.
HOSA Develops:
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An understanding
of current health
care issues,
environmental
concerns, and
survival needs of
the community,
the nation, and
the world.
HOSA Encourages . . .
 Involvement
in
local, state and
national health
care and
education
projects.
The HOSA Organization
HOSA, Inc. Corporate Body
State Appointed
Executive Committee
HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors
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Executive Council
Chairman
CEO
Executive Director
National Officers
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
HOSA Headquarters Staff
COO
The HOSA Emblem
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The circle represents
the continuity of
health care
The triangle
represents social,
physical and mental
well-being
The hands signify
the caring of each
HOSA member
Colors of the HOSA Emblem
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Background of outer
circle-maroon
Letters in circle medical white
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Triangle - navy
blue
Hands, figure,
HOSA in triangle medical white
Area around
triangle - medical
white
Founded in 1976 navy blue
Local Chapters
Local HOSA members make up the
local chapter.
 The Health Occupations instructor
serves as the HOSA chapter advisor.
 Chapter members elect officers.
 Chapter members participate in school,
community, regional, state and national
activities.
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State Associations
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State Officers lead
State Associations.
State HOSA
Advisor(s) represent
the sponsoring
agency and advise
State Officers.
Chapter members
participate in state
projects and
activities.
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States select national
voting delegates.
National Level
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Endorsed by the
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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.
Each state has a
representative on the
legal body, HOSA, Inc.
National Headquarters
is based in Flower
Mound, Texas (Dallas).
National Officers
comprise the National
Executive Council.
HOSA is . . .
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A national Career
and Technical
Student Organization
that exclusively
serves Health
Occupations
Education.
An integral part of the
Health Occupations
program.
HOSA Develops . . .
 Leadership
and Team
Building
Skills.
HOSA Encourages . . .
 Civic
and
Social
Responsibility.
HOSA Provides a . . .
 National
Competitive
Events
Program
 Competency-Based
 Health
Care Specific
HOSA
“The Hands of HOSA Mold
the Health of Tomorrow”
The HOSA Motto
“HOE and HOSA A Healthy Partnership”
HOSA’s Tagline
HOSA is . . .
100%
Health
Care!
HOSA 100% Affiliation
 When
all Health Occupations
Education students in a program
affiliate with HOSA at the local,
state and national level——
the chapter receives a certificate
and is listed as 100% HOSA in the
HOSA Magazine.
HOSA 100 Club
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chapters that submit their
paid affiliation fee by October 15
will be recognized as part of the
HOSA 100 Club in the HOSA
Magazine. Chapters receive a
special certificate.
What Do HOSA Chapters Do?
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Chapters develop a Program of Work - a
written outline of activities a local HOSA
chapter plans to accomplish during the
year.
The Program of Work involves members
in a variety of experiences designed to
meet their needs, as well as the needs of
the organization, school and community.
Professional Activities
Field Trips
 Guest Speakers
 Employer
Functions
 Alumni Activities
 Career Day or
Career Fairs
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Community Service Activities
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Red Cross
Bloodmobile
Trick-or-Treat for
UNICEF
Adopt-a-Grandparent
Food Baskets for
Needy Families
Make-a-Wish
Foundation
Social Activities
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Get-acquainted picnic
Monthly birthday
celebration
Reception for
capping/pinning
Collaborative activity
with other career and
technical student
organizations
(CTSO’s)
Fund-Raising Activities
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Sales projects
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Car washes
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Dinners
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Garage sales
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Sponsors
For More Information about HOSA–
Contact your State HOSA Advisor.
Visit HOSA’s web site at
www.hosa.org
Call National HOSA at
1-800-321-HOSA.