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 Triangle - social, physical and mentalwell-being Hands - the caring of each HOSA member Hands - the caring of each HOSA member Colors - maroon, medical white, navy blue Colors - maroon, medical white, navy blue

5. HOSA Membership Divisions Secondary Secondary Postsecondary/Collegiate Postsecondary/Collegiate Associate Associate Alumni Alumni Professional Professional

6. 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

7. Competitive Events Program Regional, State, and National Recognition of Individual and Group Achievement Regional, State, and National Recognition of Individual and Group Achievement Approximately 50 events in 5 categories Approximately 50 events in 5 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

8. 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

9. HOSA Resources Publications Publications  HOSA Magazine – student magazine  VISION – advisor newsletter  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

10. Annual Membership Affiliation 2000-2001 National - $7.00 State/Local – varies by state