Transcript IS… Pat Dennison, Academic Consultant Martha Williams, Health Sciences Instructor HOSA • • • • Health Occupations Students of America 2010-2011 HOSA Executive Council.

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Pat Dennison, Academic Consultant
Martha Williams, Health Sciences Instructor
HOSA
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Health
Occupations
Students
of America
2010-2011 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 Monthly Plan
July
January
August
February
September
March
October
April
November
May
December
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 -- 2010-2011
"HOSA: The Hearts that Believe and the
Hands that Achieve!“
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