HOSA – What’s It All About?
Leadership Scholarships Networking Resume building Competition Opportunities
What is HOSA??? 140,000 members in 48 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.
Leadership Opportunities Food drives Blood drives Campus health screenings and
education programs Projects with other CTSO’s Raising money for HOSA National
Service Project – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)and/or local service projects
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 Athens
Oops – almost forgot…
Scholarships Networking Allows you to personalize your Health
Care Science experience
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 AR Johnson’s school competition
What will I do at HOSA SLC
Compete in your event Events are CLOSED to spectators
Attend educational seminars Serve as courtesy corps
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….
HOSANational Leadership Conference
June, 2015 Disneyland Anaheim, CA
June, 2016 Grand Ole OpryNashville, TN
HOSA NLC
Meet other students from all over the United States and Puerto Rico
Over 7,000 students!! Attend educational seminars Go to Disney Parks
Competitive Events Categories
5 CategoriesIndividual and Team eventsDesigned to measure “who knows the
most”
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
2013-14 Medical Reading Books Fragile Beginnings: Discoveries and Triumphs
in the Newborn ICU The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise
and Fulfill a Dream Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary
Gift of an Ordinary Cat What Ails the White House: An Introduction to
Medical History of the American Presidency Lessons from the Mouse: A Guide for Applying
Disney’s World’s Secrets of Success to Your Organization, Your Career, and Your Life
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
Health Professions Events
Clinical Specialty Allows the student to choose career area not tested in other HOSA events. Includes portfolio, shadowing, and skill
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)
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.
Emergency Preparedness Events
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (Team of 2-6, presentation on assigned topic – can use any medium to prepare effective presentation). 2013-14 Topic:Open Pandora’s Box: Start the Conversation about Community Mental Health
Leadership Events
Extemporaneous Health Poster Extemporaneous Writing Medical Photography Job Seeking Skills Healthy Lifestyle
Leadership Events
Prepared Speaking 2013-14 Topic: The Future Starts Now
Researched Persuasive Speaking Speech and research paper
2013-14 Topics (Choose one): Vitamin Supplements: Help or Hype?Obesity: Disease or Choice?
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
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) Written test Round 2 - 0pen questioning
with buzzer
Teamwork Events
Health Career Display (Team of 2) Poster display and presentation regarding specific health or medical career
Biomedical Debate (Team of 3-4) Written test, debate – affirmativeor negative assigned at random 2013-14 Topic: The US Government is failing war injured service members.
Teamwork events Health Education (Teams of 2-4)
Select a health-related concept orinstructional objective Prepare, deliver and evaluate lesson forspecific group of learnersMay use any type of media
Teamwork events
Public Service Announcement(Team of 3-6) Produce 30 second public serviceannouncement and air2013-14 Topic: Child Hunger Ends Here: Educating Your Community on How to Prevent Child Hunger
Teamwork events
Parliamentary Procedure (Team of 5-8)Written testConduct 10 minute meeting for
judges
Recognition Events
Barbara James Service Award(very similar to ARJ Senior Portfolio that is required for ALL Health Science track seniors)
Health Care Issues Exam (all ARJ students attending SLC will
take this test) HOSA Happenings
More Recognition Events
MRC Volunteer Recognition National Service Project Outstanding HOSA Chapter Outstanding State Leader
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!!
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
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