1. HOSA—Future Health Professionals
The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow
--National HOSA Motto

2. What is HOSA? NOT AN ORDINARY PRE-HEALTH SOCIETY!
AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT-LED organization composed of 200,000 members in over 2,650 chapters in fifty- four state associations, including chapters in Mexico, Canada, Italy, and Germany, as well as here in the United States
HOSA is officially endorsed by the United States Department of Education and every state DOE (in states where HOSA exists)
was officially organized at a Constitutional Convention held in Arlington, TX in Attendees included state supervisors, state advisors, teachers, and over 300 student leaders.

3. These opportunities include the following:
Purpose of HOSA:
The purpose of HOSA is to develop the leadership abilities of its members through a health professions program of motivation, awareness, competition, awards, scholarships, and recognition at the local, state, and national levels
These opportunities include the following: 3

4. Exclusive Benefits of HOSA NOT available from the Pre-Health Society
An International Volunteer Service Recognition Program:
The Barbara James Service Award
The Presidential Service Award (Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels)
A total of over $400,000 in scholarship funds awarded EACH YEAR at the HOSA International Leadership Conference and State Leadership Conferences
Elected Leadership Positions at the State and National levels
Networking with the forty-nine organizations which have official partnerships with HOSA
Internships with the Surgeon General’s Office, the Medical Reserve Corps, and the Public Health Service
Healthcare-related Educational Symposia at the state and international conferences
Fifty-Seven different National Competitive and Recognition Events offered at the International Leadership Conference: 4

5. International Competitive Events Program
Health Professions Events
Administrative Medical Assisting
Biotechnology
Clinical Nursing
Clinical Specialty
Dental Assisting
Home Health Aide
Medical Assisting – Clinical
Medical Laboratory Assisting
Nursing Assisting
Personal Care
Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Assisting
Health Science Events
Dental Spelling
Medical Spelling
Dental Terminology
Medical Terminology
Medical Math
Knowledge Tests
Pathophysiology
Nutrition
Pharmacology
Human Growth & Development
Concepts of Health Care
Over 8000 HOSA members and guests participated in the 2015 NLC in Anaheim, California. Highlights of the conference included 57 recognition and competitive events and dozens of healthcare-related educational symposia. 5

6. International Competitive Events Program
Team Leadership Events
Community Awareness
Creative Problem Solving
Forensic Medicine
HOSA Bowl
Parliamentary Procedure
Career Health Display
Biomedical Debate
Medical Reading
Health Education
Public Service Announcement
Leadership Events
Extemporaneous Health Poster
Extemporaneous Speaking
Extemporaneous Writing
Interviewing Skills
Job Seeking Skills
Medical Photography
Prepared Speaking
Researched Persuasive Speaking
Speaking Skills
Recognition
Outstanding HOSA Chapter
Outstanding State Officer
National Recognition Program
Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam
National Service Project
Barbara James Service Award
Outstanding Alumni Member
Chapter Newsletter
HOSA Week
HOSA Happenings
Emergency Preparedness Events
CPR/First Aid
Emergency Medical Technician
First Aid/Rescue Breathing
CERT 6

7. Exclusive Benefits of HOSA NOT available from any other Pre-Health Organization
The National Service Project
challenges individual members and chapters to
volunteer and fundraise for the chosen healthcare
organization—currently the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
—and recognizes them at the
National Conference for
outstanding dedication
and service. 7

8. Educational Symposiums
HOSA NLC: An Unforgettable Experience
Leadership Academies
Recognition
Networking
Competitive Events
Educational Symposiums
Friendships

9. Why We Need Funding
Our chapter needs funding to carry-out campus-based events for the benefit of the college community at large
Campus-wide health-related initiatives
Speakers
HOSA Week educational and service-oriented events 9

10. HOSA Membership
HOSA members develop qualities and skills to assume leadership roles in their future health care professions. 10

11. Review— Membership Opportunities
Inspiration to excel in health science and accomplish goals.
Education through the International Competitive Events Program.
Networking opportunities with healthcare industry professionals
Elected Leadership Opportunities at the State and National levels

12. Review— Membership Opportunities
International Volunteer Service Recognition
Scholarships: Over $400,000 awarded each year at the ILC and State Leadership Conferences
Symposia hosted by leaders in the healthcare industry

13. National HOSA Regions Region I Region II Region III Arizona California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Kansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
Texas
Utah
Washington
American Samoa
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Minnesota
North Dakota
Puerto Rico
South Dakota
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Delaware
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
North Carolina
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Vermont
Virginia
Washington D.C.
West Virginia

14. International HOSA Associations
Mexico
Canada
Italy
Germany
...And still expanding!

15. HOSA: Committed to Building A Pipeline
of Future Healthcare Professionals