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Laura Williams
Health Sciences Instructor
HOSA
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Health
Occupations
Students
of America
2009-2010 HOSA Executive Council
HOSA IS…
• A national career and technical student organization
• Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and
the Health Occupations Division of the American
Vocational Association to be an integral part of career
and technical education instructional programs
• A unique program of leadership development,
motivation, and recognition exclusively for
secondary and postsecondary/collegiate students
enrolled in health science technology programs
HOSA History
• At the 1971 American Vocational Association
a task force was appointed to study student
organizations
• In November 1975, 18 representatives from
Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North
Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas voted to form
the American Health Occupations Education
Student Organization (AHOESO).
• A Constitutional Convention was held in
Arlington, Texas in November 1976.
• The delegates and advisors:
• (1) adopted bylaws which changed the
• name of the organization to Health
Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
• (2) elected national officers
• (3) selected national colors and a motto
• (4) made plans for HOSA emblem
competition
• (5) set the first National Leadership
Conference for spring 1978 in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma.
• At that National Leadership Conference
charters were presented to six states,
including Kentucky.
HOSA Mission
• To promote career opportunities in the
health care industry, and
• To enhance the delivery of quality
health care to all people
Purpose and Goals of HOSA
• To serve the needs of its members and
strengthen the HSTE-HOSA
Partnership in the following ways:
• Foster programs and activities which will develop
• 1. Physical, mental, and social well-being
• 2. Leadership, character, and citizenship
• 3. Ethical practices and respect for the dignity of work
• Foster self-actualization which leads to
meeting psychological, social, and
economic needs
• Build confidence in student which leads to
realistic career choices and successful
employment in the health care field
• Promote inter- organizational relationships
• Recognize individual achievement
• Promote involvement in current health
care issues, environmental concerns, and
survival need of community, nation, and
the world
• Establish and maintain state associations
in good standing with HOSA
HOSA Opportunities
“What’s in it for Me?”
• INVOLVMENT – in a variety of chapter
activities
• RECOGNITION – through participation in
competitive events
• SCHOLARSHIPS
• TRAVEL – regional, state and national
activities
• NETWORKING – with health care
professionals, industry leaders, organizations,
and associations
HOSA Opportunities
• COMMUNICATIONS – through a
series of publications
• LEADERSHIP – opportunities for
learning how to work effectively with
others
• CONFIDENCE - from active
participation in HOSA activities
HOSA Conferences
• Participate in competitive events that
test competencies and related skills in
chosen occupation on local, regional,
state and national levels
HOSA Emblem
• The Circle represents the
continuity of health care
• The Triangle represents
the three aspects of
humankind well-being;
social, physical, and
mental
• The Hands represent the
caring of each HOSA
member
HOSA Colors
• Navy Blue represents loyalty to the health
care profession
• Medical White represents purity of
purpose
• Maroon represents compassion of HOSA
members
HOSA Motto
• “THE HANDS OF HOSA MOLD THE
HEALTH OF TOMORROW”
HOSA Creed
• I Believe in the Health Care Profession.
I believe in the profession for which I am being trained; and in the
opportunities that my training offers.
• I Believe in education.
I believe that through education I will be able to make the greatest use
of my skills, knowledge, and experience in order to become a
contributing member of the health care team of my community.
• I Believe in myself.
I believe that by using the knowledge and skills of my profession I will
become more aware of myself. Through fulfilling these goals, I will
become a more responsible person.
• I Believe that each individual is important in his or her own
right;
therefore I will treat each person with respect and love. To this end I
dedicate my training, my skills and my self to serve others through
HOSA.
Membership Categories
• Active Membership
• Secondary
• Postsecondary
• Collegiate
• Professional
• Alumni
• Honorary
Program of Work
• The Program of Work (POW) is a plan
of activities for the year.
• It doesn’t need to be elaborate.
• Activities can be added or revised
during the year.
• HOSA student members should take
ownership of the Program of Work.
Types of Activities for POW
• Career Related Activities
• Alumni Involvement
• Community Activities
• Benevolent Activities
• Social/Leadership Activities
• Fundraising
POW Planning Sheet
• Prepare one sheet per goal
• Goal 1:
• Objectives • Activities -
• Resources • Time • Cost • Beginning/Completion Date • Product -
POW Ideas
• Read to hospitalized children after school - #1
September
• Pride Clean-up in order to make Martin
County a better place to live - #2 March
• Nursing Home Christmas Project - #2
December
• Gift baskets for cancer patients-#3 October or
November
• Sell cancer awareness bracelets - #4 Sept. 3October 4
• Bake Sale to raise money for Ronald
McDonald House or St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital - #5 (September, twice monthly)
• Toys for hospitalized children at Christmas
time - #6 Begin planning in September. Final
outcome in December before Christmas
POW Monthly Plan
July
January
August
February
September
Read to hospitalized children
Cancer awareness bracelets
Bake sale for raising funds for St. Jude’s
October
Baskets for cancer patients
November
December
Nursing Home Christmas Project
Toys for hospitalized children
March
Pride Clean-up
April
May
June
Membership Info…
• Membership year is September 1
through August 31
• Total dues - $15.00/year
• National affiliation fee (dues) is $10
• State affiliation fee (dues) is $5
• KY-HOSA officers include:
President
Vice President
Secretary Treasurer Historian
Parliamentarian
Membership Info…
• KY-HOSA Advisor is Elizabeth Bullock
• KY-HOSA Co-Advisor is Mary Kleber
• National Theme -- 2009-2010
“From Simple Scrapes to Failing Hearts-HOSA’s Where
the Healing Starts”
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KY-HOSA Fall Leadership Conference - October
HOSA State Conference – March
National HOSA Conference – June
National Headquarters – Flower Mound, TX
References
• HOSA Student Handbook
• http://www.hosa.org/natorg/StudentHand
bookB.pdf
• HOSA Handbook –section C (HOSA CD
received each year with membership packet,
2009 attached)
• Kentucky Statesman Award Study guide
(attached)
• New Advisor Handbook
http://www.hosa.org/advisor/advisor_han
dbook.pdf