1. Health Occupations Students of America A student-led professional association A student-led professional association Endorsed by the US Department of Education Endorsed by the US Department of Education An integral component of the Health Science Cluster An integral component of the Health Science Cluster Develops future leaders for the health care delivery system Develops future leaders for the health care delivery system HOSA is 100% health care! HOSA is 100% health care!

2. HOSA Mission To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all Health Occupations education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.

3. HOSA Motto “The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow”

4. HOSA Emblem Circle - continuity of health care Circle - continuity of health care Triangle - social, physical and mental well-being Triangle - social, physical and mental well-being Hands - the caring of each HOSA member Hands - the caring of each HOSA member

5. HOSA Emblem COLORS: Navy Blue: Loyalty to the Healthcare Profession Medical White: Purity of Purpose Maroon: Compassion of HOSA members

6. HOSA Membership Divisions Secondary Secondary Postsecondary/Collegiate Postsecondary/Collegiate Member-at-large Member-at-large Honorary Honorary Alumni Alumni Professional Professional

7. HOSA helps members set realistic career and educational goals set realistic career and educational goals develop workplace readiness skills develop workplace readiness skills understand current health care issues understand current health care issues develop effective leadership qualities & skills develop effective leadership qualities & skills network with health care professionals network with health care professionals participate in community service activities participate in community service activities build self-confidence, motivation & enthusiasm build self-confidence, motivation & enthusiasm celebrate accomplishments celebrate accomplishments

8. Competitive Events Program Area, State, and National Recognition of Individual and Group Achievement Area, State, and National Recognition of Individual and Group Achievement Approximately 50 events in 6 categories Approximately 50 events in 6 categories Essential knowledge and skill development directly related to health care Essential knowledge and skill development directly related to health care Curricular component of Health Science Curricular component of Health Science

9. HOSA Scholarships Area/State Scholarships Area/State Scholarships Outstanding HOSA Member Outstanding HOSA Member Catherine Jung Memorial Scholarship Catherine Jung Memorial Scholarship National HOSA Scholarships National HOSA Scholarships National Healthcare Issues Exam – sponsored by Kaiser Permanente National Healthcare Issues Exam – sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Industry Scholarships Industry Scholarships

10. Texas Data for 2007-08 Largest state membership with 15,642 (9.2% increase) Largest state membership with 15,642 (9.2% increase) Most alumni members registered at 83 Most alumni members registered at 83 37 active National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) chapters 37 active National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) chapters 547 chapters including 38 new chapters 547 chapters including 38 new chapters

11. HOSA Resources Publications Publications  E-Magazine – student magazine  HOSA Resource Library Cd (mailed out annually)  National HOSA Handbook  NLC Guide National website www.hosa.org National website www.hosa.orgwww.hosa.org Awards Unlimited – emblematic materials Awards Unlimited – emblematic materials

12. Annual Membership Affiliation Fees 2008-2009 National - $10.00 State – $10.00