Transcript Health Occupations Students of America

Health Occupations
Students of America
A student-led professional association
 Endorsed by the US Department of
Education
 An integral component of the Health
Science Cluster
 Develops future leaders for the health care
delivery system
 HOSA is 100% health care!
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HOSA Mission
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 students to meet the needs of the
health care community.
HOSA Motto
“The Hands of HOSA
Mold the Health of
Tomorrow”
HOSA Emblem
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Circle - continuity of
health care
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Triangle - social,
physical and mental
well-being
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Hands - the caring of
each HOSA member
HOSA Emblem
COLORS:
Navy Blue: Loyalty to the
Healthcare Profession
Medical White: Purity of
Purpose
Maroon: Compassion of
HOSA members
HOSA Membership Divisions
 Secondary
 Postsecondary/Collegiate
 Member-at-large
 Honorary
 Alumni
 Professional
HOSA helps members
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set realistic career and educational goals
develop workplace readiness skills
understand current health care issues
develop effective leadership qualities & skills
network with health care professionals
participate in community service activities
build self-confidence, motivation & enthusiasm
celebrate accomplishments
Competitive Events Program
Area, State, and National Recognition of
Individual and Group Achievement
 Approximately 50 events in 6 categories
 Essential knowledge and skill
development directly related to health care
 Curricular component of Health Science
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HOSA Scholarships
Area/State Scholarships
 Outstanding HOSA Member
 Catherine Jung Memorial Scholarship
 National HOSA Scholarships
 National Healthcare Issues Exam –
sponsored by Kaiser Permanente
 Industry Scholarships
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Texas Data for 2007-08
Largest state membership with 15,642
(9.2% increase)
 Most alumni members registered at 83
 37 active National Technical Honor Society
(NTHS) chapters
 547 chapters including 38 new chapters
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HOSA Resources
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Publications
 E-Magazine – student magazine
 HOSA Resource Library Cd (mailed out
annually)
 National HOSA Handbook
 NLC Guide
National website www.hosa.org
Awards Unlimited – emblematic materials
Annual Membership Affiliation Fees
2008-2009
National - $10.00
State – $10.00