1. Thought for the Day

2. HOSA – What’s It All About?
Leadership
Scholarships
Networking
Resume building
Competition
Opportunities

3. What is HOSA??? 120,000 members in 47 states
Co-curricular organization
Student-run organization
HOSA Mission Statement
The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.

4. Leadership Opportunities
Campus health screenings and education programs
Projects with other CTSO’s
Supporting HOSA National Service Project – The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and local service projects.

5. Leadership Opportunities
Office of the Surgeon General
Internships

6. Competition Opportunities
9th – 12th graders in Healthcare Science
Students choose and prepare one competitive event
Students who qualify though school and regional competition may go compete at HOSA State Leadership in March in Atlanta

7. Oops – almost forgot… Scholarships Networking
Opportunity to run for state or
national office
Allows you to personalize your Health Care Science experience

8. How do I qualify?
Place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the event you have chosen during regional competition
If the event you choose does not have a regional competition then you must place 1st or 2nd in school competition and meet all deadlines for project prep

9. What will I do at HOSA SLC
Compete in your event
Events are CLOSED to spectators
Attend educational seminars
Serve as courtesy corps

10. What happens if I win at SLC?
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category qualify to attend the National Leadership Conference in June….

11. HOSA International Leadership Conference
June, 2017
Disney World Resort
Orlando, Florida
June, 2018
Dallas Convention Center
Dallas, Texas

12. HOSA ILC
Meet other students from all over the United States and the world
Over 10,000 students!!
Attend educational seminars

13. Competitive Events Categories
Individual and Team events
Designed to measure “who knows the most”

14. Health Science Events (R)
Written Test only
Dental Terminology
Medical Spelling
Medical Terminology
Medical Reading**
Medical Math
Knowledge Tests
Human Growth and Development
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Nutrition
Medical Law and Ethics
Transcultural Health Care
Behavioral Health

15. 2016-17 Medical Reading Books
Wonder R.J. Palacio
Dr. Mutter’s Marvels C.O. Aptowicz
The Man Who Touched His Own Heart
Rob Dunn
Extreme Medicine Kevin Fong, MD
The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do
Ken Blanchard & Mark Miller

16. Health Professions Events (R)
Written test and skills test
Biotechnology 
Clinical Nursing **
Dental Science
Home Health Aide  
Medical Assisting
Nursing Assisting
Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Science

17. Health Professions Events
Clinical Specialty
Allows the student to choose
career area not tested in other
HOSA events. Includes portfolio,
shadowing, and skill

18. Emergency Preparedness Events
Written test only
Epidemiology (1 person)
Written test and skills
CPR/First Aid (Team of 2)
Emergency Medical Technician
(Team of 2)
Community Emergency Response Team (Team of 2)

19. Emergency Preparedness Events
MRC Partnership (Team of 2-6) Plan and execute three or more activities in cooperation with the local Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) that promote the mission of the MRC, HOSA, or the Surgeon General.

20. Emergency Preparedness Events
Public Health (Team of 2-6, presentation on assigned topic – can use any medium to prepare effective presentation).
Topic: Combating Zika and Future Threats- What is the best way to detect and respond to this emerging disease?

21. Leadership Events Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Writing
Medical Photography
Job Seeking Skills
Healthy Lifestyle

22. Leadership Events Prepared Speaking 2016-17 Topic:
Leadership-Service-Engagement
Researched Persuasive Speaking
Speech and Research Paper
Topics (Choose one):
Prescription Painkiller Abuse: Who’s at Fault?
Smartphone Addiction: A Problem or a Sign of the Times?

23. Teamwork Events Community Awareness (Team of 2-4)
Team chooses a specific health
issue, need or concern and plans
activity to educate the community
Creative Problem Solving(Team of 3-4)
Written test, 30 minutes to solve
given problem, 10 minutes to
present solution to judges

24. Teamwork Events Forensic Medicine (Team of 2) Written test
6 minutes to analyze crime scene
30 minutes to write conclusions
HOSA Bowl (Team of 3-4)
Round 2 - 0pen questioning
with buzzer

25. Teamwork Events
Health Career Display (Team of 2) Poster display and presentation regarding specific healthcare career
Biomedical Debate (Team of 3-4) Written test, debate – affirmative
or negative assigned at random
Topic:
America has the best healthcare
system in the world.

26. Teamwork events Health Education (Teams of 2-4)
Select a health-related concept or
instructional objective
Prepare, deliver and evaluate lesson for
specific group of learners
May use any type of media

27. Teamwork events Public Service Announcement(Team of 3-6)
Produce 30 second public service
announcement and air
Topic:
My Preparedness Story: Staying
Healthy and Resilient

28. Teamwork events Parliamentary Procedure (Team of 5-8) Written test
Conduct 10 minute meeting for
judges

29. Recognition Events Barbara James Service Award Health Care Issues Exam
(all students attending SLC will
take this test)
HOSA Happenings

30. More Recognition Events
MRC Volunteer Recognition
National Service Project
Outstanding HOSA Chapter
Outstanding State Leader

31. When will HOSA meet and when will I work on my project?
On your own time
During class in days designated by your instructor……..
Remember – HOSA is
CO-Curricular!!

32. If you choose a team event…
Carefully consider who you choose for team mates.
Only 25% of a team can be replaced between regional and state or between state and nationals
ALL team members must meet travel eligibility requirements!

33. Want to know more about a specific event?
Go to
Click on the “Competitive Events” tab
Check out the “Event Resources” and
“Guidelines” tabs

34. Events

35. Events – Test Plan

36. References and skills list

37. Skill checklists

38. Participation Guidelines
Permission from all teachers to miss class
Adequate preparation
Forms and fees turned in by deadline
Fundraiser deadlines met
NO record of problems with
Grades
Discipline
Attendance

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40. Any
Questions??????????????