1. Committed to Building a Pipeline of Future Health Care Professionals
HOSA 101-The Basics
Committed to Building a Pipeline of Future Health Care Professionals

2. What is HOSA?
HOSA is a national student led organization for career and technical education students enrolled in secondary or postsecondary institutions who are interested in or are pursuing a career in the health professions.
HOSA develops the physical, mental and social well-being of its members by building confidence in their ability to develop skills that will lead to career entry and advancement in their chosen health profession

3. Mission
To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Science/Health Occupations Education students, therefore, helping students meet the needs of the health care community.

4. Career & Technical Student Organizations

5. Why HOSA?
HOSA members practice, refine and seek recognition for skills gained in the Health Science Classroom.
The Health Science instructor serves as the HOSA Chapter Advisor.
The Health Science classroom and HOSA provide students with the skills required to enter or advance in their chosen health profession.

6. Why HOSA?
HOSA members are engaged in a variety of activities outside the classroom and develop a practical understanding of health care issues, environmental concerns and survival needs of the community, nation and world.
HOSA will serve more than 107,000 students in over 3,000 local chapters in 47 state associations.

7. Why HOSA?
HOSA…
is committed to attracting qualified students to the health professions.
offers opportunities to develop, practice and refine leadership skills.
creates an environment that motivates learners.
recognizes high performing members and teams through HOSA’s National Competitive Events Program.
is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE.

8. HOSA Goals To promote opportunities in the health professions.
To develop effective leadership qualities and skills.
To develop character.
To build pride and self-confidence.

9. How Does HOSA Work?
A HOSA chapter is formed by Health Science students who are pursuing a career in the health professions. HOSA chapters are encouraged to recruit students interested in health care but are unable to enroll in a Health Science course.
Chapter members elect local officers.
Chapter members participate in school, community, regional, state and national activities.

10. How Does HOSA Work?
HOSA members are involved in community-oriented, career-related and leadership development activities.
Members from local chapters attend regional and statewide conferences for leadership training and chapter management workshops.
Members prepare themselves for a variety of competitive events that reinforce classroom learning.
HOSA’s Competitive Events test students’ competencies and skills in their chosen health profession.

11. How Does HOSA Work?
HOSA State Associations are led by elected state officers.
A HOSA State Advisor represents the sponsoring state agency and is responsible for state officers.
Chapter members participate in local, regional and state meetings and conferences.
47 State Associations

12. Key Program Elements
The student-led organization is highly motivational
57 standard-based competitive events comprise the National Competitive Events Program
High level involvement by the health care community in HOSA projects and activities

13. Medical Reserve Corps and HOSA Partnership
Since 2006, HOSA has been honored to have a partnership with the Medical Reserve Corps, a national network of local volunteers committed to improving the health, safety and resiliency of their communities. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as others interested in strengthening the public health infrastructure and improving the preparedness and response capabilities of local jurisdiction. MRC units identify, screen, train and organize the volunteers and utilize them to support routine public health activities and augment preparedness and response efforts.
There is a new event that will help HOSA chapters to initiate and/or grow a partnership between a local chapter of the MRC and HOSA. The MRC Partnership guidelines can be found in the Emergency Preparedness Category at You will want to take advantage of this opportunity.
If you would like more information on the Medical Reserve Corps please visit their web site at

14. U. S. Public Health Service and HOSA Partnership
The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is an elite team of more than 6,000 well-trained, high qualified public health professionals dedicated to delivering the Nation’s public health promotion and disease prevention programs and advancing public health science.
HOSA is committed to joining the fight against disease and poor health conditions as a partner of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS).
The HOSA-PHS Partnership will result in activities in the Health Science classroom and the HOSA Chapter to inform HOSA members of the opportunities in joining one of America’s seven uniformed services, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
PHS and HOSA are developing instructional materials to become better acquainted with the Public Health Service. Don’t forget to look on HOSA’s web site for the competitive event called Public Health Emergency Preparedness!
For more information: or contact HOSA

15. National Competitive Events Program
Health Science Events
Dental Spelling
Medical Spelling
Dental Terminology
Medical Terminology
Medical Math
Knowledge Tests
Concepts of Health Care
Human Growth and Development
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Nutrition
Health Professions Events
Biotechnology
Clinical Nursing
Clinical Specialty
Dental Assisting
Home Health Aide
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Assisting
Nursing Assisting
Personal Care
Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Assisting
4,500 HOSA members participated in 57 recognition and competitive events at the
2009 NLC in Nashville, TN.

16. National Competitive Events Program
Leadership Events
Extemporaneous Health Poster
Extemporaneous Speaking
Extemporaneous Writing
Interviewing Skills
Job Seeking Skills
Medical Photography
Prepared Speaking
Researched Persuasive Speaking
Speaking Skills
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
Recognition
Outstanding HOSA Chapter
Outstanding State Leader
National Recognition Program
Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Issues Exam
National Service Project
Barbara James Service Award
Outstanding Alumni Member
Chapter Newsletter
HOSA Week
Emergency Preparedness Events
CPR/First Aid
Public Health Emergency
Emergency Medical Technician
Preparedness
Epidemiology
Medical Reserve Corps Partnership
First Aid/Rescue Breathing
CERT

17. National Leadership Conference Held Annually in June
The Road to the NLC
National Leadership Conference Held Annually in June
State Leadership Conference Held in the Spring - Ask the State Advisor for Qualification Requirements
District Leadership Conference This Conference is Held in the Winter in some States
Local HOSA Chapter & Health Science Classroom Members are Chosen to Represent their Chapter in Regional or State Competitions

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

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

20. HOSA Career Interests 30% 30% 23% 7% 3% Dental Nursing 3% Medicine
Other Medical Careers 7%
Dental 3% 3%
Physical Therapy
Pharmacy

21. Membership Categories
Secondary
Postsecondary/Collegiate
Members-at-large
Professional
Alumni
Honorary

22. Membership - Secondary
The Secondary Division is composed of secondary students who are or have been enrolled in a Health Science program or an organized career awareness program or who are interested in, planning to pursue, or are pursuing a career in the health professions.

23. Postsecondary/Collegiate Membership Division
The Postsecondary/Collegiate Division is composed of students enrolled in a 2-year, 4-year or certificate program.

24. Members-at-Large Division
Members-at-large are qualified for HOSA membership where active chapters are not yet established. Members-at-large affiliate directly with state associations or with National HOSA if an active state association has not been established. Members-at-large are not eligible to serve as voting delegates at the National Conference or seek elected national office.

25. Alumni Membership Division
The Alumni Division is composed of persons who have been a member of HOSA. Alumni Division membership is free to all previous HOSA members. HOSA Alumni members may run for a position on the HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors.

26. Professional Membership Division
The Professional Division is composed of persons who are associated with or are participating in Health Science in professional capacities. Professional Division members pay affiliation fees, but may not vote, make motions, hold office or compete in events.

27. Honorary Membership Division
Honorary members are those who have made significant contributions to the development of HOSA and/or have rendered outstanding service to the organization. Honorary members have access to all privileges of membership except voting, making motions, holding office and competing in events.

28. Membership Opportunities
Education through Competitive Events.
Networking opportunities to meet people in the health care industry.
Learn about a variety of different health care specialties and explore what the health professions offers

29. Membership Opportunities
Meet people with different backgrounds, life experiences and future goals and discover HOSA’s diversity.
HOSA offers inspiration to excel in health science and accomplish goals.
HOSA connects you with the health care industry and offers exciting opportunities for internships, scholarships and professional mentors.

30. 2009-10 National HOSA Executive Council
Regional Challenge
The initial Regional Membership Challenge was issued by the the National HOSA Executive Council to build a much larger pipeline of future health professionals!
National HOSA Executive Council

31. Regional Challenge
The winner of the Regional Membership Challenge receives “The HOSA Cup”. membership challenge is called “The HOSA Cup”. “The HOSA Cup” was awarded to Region I with Arizona HOSA taking it home with the largest percentage increase in Region I.
The Regional Membership Challenge was won by Region I and Arizona HOSA received “The HOSA Cup” for being the state with the largest membership increase in Region I.

32. Regional Challenge
The HOSA Cup is a friendly competition between the three HOSA Regions and the 47 States Organizations. At the 2010 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, the region and state with the largest percentage membership increase in the region will receive The HOSA Cup and a plaque.
The HOSA Cup will be engraved with the winning region and state and will be passed down each year to the next Regional Membership Challenge winner.

33. 2009-10 Regional Membership Challenge
Demonstrate your HOSA pride by encouraging and achieving extraordinary membership growth!
Let the Challenge Continue…
GOOD LUCK!

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

35. Tips for Regional Competition
Ways to increase membership:
Send chapter updates to National HOSA for publication in E-Magazine to encourage HOSA involvement in your state/region
School visits
Promote HOSA in Middle Schools
Local officers and members work together with other schools to increase membership within state and region
Promote community interest in HOSA
Use fliers, posters, announcements, etc. to inform students about HOSA
Come up with your own ideas to campaign for membership. Be creative!

36. HOSA: Committed to Building A Pipeline of Future Health Care Professionals

37. National HOSA 6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111 Flower Mound, TX 75028
Contact HOSA
National HOSA 6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111 Flower Mound, TX
Phone: HOSA (4672)
Fax:
Website:
HOSA National Executive Council