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HOSA• A program of student
led activities relating to Health Occupations/
Health Science Education designed to develop future leaders for the health care community.
HOSA is Curricular• Activities relate to
classroom instruction• Activities relate to
the Health Care Delivery System
• Activities are an outgrowth of the Health Occupations/
Health Science Education program.
• Question: What is the difference between HOSA, a “curricular” organization, and other school clubs that are “extra-curricular?”
• Set goals for life long career planning• Lead by using democratic process• Develop leadership skills• Communicate more effectively• Build self-esteem• Interact with health care community• Develop workplace readiness skills• Take pride in accomplishments
How does HOSA help you?HOSA activities are integrated into the
curriculum to provide students with the ability to:
MISSION STATEMENT• 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.
GOALS• To promote physical,
mental and social well-being
• To develop effective leadership qualities and skills
• To develop character• To build pride and
self-confidence
• To improve communication skills
• To understand the importance of service to others
• To make realistic career choices and succeed in a health care profession
HOSA encourages:
• Interaction and cooperation with other students and organizations.
HOSA provides for:
• Individual and group achievement.
HOSA develops:• An understanding
of current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation, and the world.
HOSA encourages:
• Involvement in local, state and national health care and education projects.
Local Chapters
• Local HOSA members make up the local chapter
• The Health Occupations instructors serve as the HOSA chapter advisors.
• Chapter members elect local officers.
• Chapter members participate in school, community, regional, state and national activities.
Franklin-Simpson’s 2008-2009 Officers
• President: DeAnn Wright
• Vice-President: Chance Morehead
• Secretary: Kathleen Smith
• Historians: Lindsey Traughber, Jean Foltz
• Parliamentarian: Hilary Lee
State Associations• State officers
provide student leadership
• State HOSA Advisor(s) are from the Dept. of Education or a sponsoring agency
• Chapter members participate in state activities
• States select national voting delegates
HOSA is . . .
• A national Career and Technical Student Organization that exclusively serves Health Occupations/ Health Science Education.
• An integral part of the Health Occupations program.
HOSA develops . . .
• Leadership and Team Building Skills.
HOSA encourages . . .
• Civic and Social Responsibility.
HOSA provides . . .
• A National Competitive Events Program.
HOSA is . . .
100 % Health Care!
Professional Activities
• Field trips
• Guest speakers
• Employer functions
• Alumni activities
• Career Day or Career Fairs
Community Service Activities• Red Cross
Bloodmobile• Food baskets for
needy families
Fund Raising Activities
• Sales projects
• Garage sales
• Sponsors
• Partnerships
For More Information about HOSA:
Contact your instructor, Mrs. Phillips or Mrs. Jones
Visit HOSA’s web site at www.hosa.org
Call National HOSA at 1-800-321-HOSA