1 HOSA Health Occupations Students of America

2 What is HOSA? HOSA-a national student organization endorsed by U.S. Dept. of Education & the Health Science Technology Education Division of Career Technical Education.

3 Goals of HOSA To promote physical, mental, & social well-being To develop effective leadership qualities and skills To develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people To develop character

4 Goals of HOSA (continued) To develop responsible citizenship traits To understand the importance of pleasing oneself as well as being of service to others To build self-confidence & pride in one’s work To make realistic career choices & seek successful employment in the health care field

5 Goals of HOSA (continued) To develop an understanding of the importance of interacting & cooperating with other students, professionals & organizations To encourage individual and team achievement

6 Goals of HOSA To develop an understanding of current health care issues, environmental concerns, & survival needs of the community, state, nation, & world To encourage involvement in local, state, & national health care & education projects

7 What is the mission of HOSA? To promote career opportunities in the health care industry. To enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

8 Additional HOSA info When was HOSA founded? 1976 Official HOSA colors: medical white, navy blue, and maroon

9 Official HOSA colors Navy: loyalty to the health care profession White: purity of purpose Maroon: compassion of HOSA members

10 HOSA Motto “The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow”

11 HOSA emblem What are the meanings of the symbols in the HOSA emblem? Circle--- continuity of health care Triangle--- three aspects of a person’s well-being: physical, social, & mental

12 HOSA emblem (continued) Hands--- the caring of each HOSA member Person--- all of humankind

13 Three organizational levels Local State National

14 HOSA publications HOSA E-Magazine National HOSA Handbook Website: View HOSA 2008 promo video

15 The HOSA Creed I BELIEVE in the health care Profession. I BELIEVE in the profession for which I am being trained and in the opportunities which my training offers. I BELIEVE in education.

16 HOSA creed 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.

17 HOSA creed 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 citizen.

18 HOSA creed 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 myself to serve others through HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA.

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