IS HOSA Health Occupations Students of America HOSA

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HOSA • • Health Occupations Students of America

HOSA IS… • A national career and technical student organization • Endorsed by the U. S. Department of Education and the Health Occupations Division of the American Vocational Association to be an integral part of career and technical education instructional programs • A unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary and postsecondary/collegiate students enrolled in health science technology programs

HOSA History • At the 1971 American Vocational Association a task force was appointed to study student organizations • In November 1975, 18 representatives from Alabama, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas voted to form the American Health Occupations Education Student Organization (AHOESO). • A Constitutional Convention was held in Arlington, Texas in November 1976.

• The delegates and advisors: • (1) adopted bylaws which changed the • name of the organization to Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) • (2) elected national officers • (3) selected national colors and a motto • (4) made plans for HOSA emblem competition • (5) set the first National Leadership Conference for spring 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. • At that National Leadership Conference charters were presented to six states, including Kentucky.

HOSA Mission • To promote career opportunities in the health care industry, and • To enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people

Purpose and Goals of HOSA • To serve the needs of its members and strengthen the HSTE-HOSA Partnership in the following ways: • Foster programs and activities which will develop • • • 1. 2. 3. Physical, mental, and social well-being Leadership, character, and citizenship Ethical practices and respect for the dignity of work

• Foster self-actualization which leads to meeting psychological, social, and economic needs • Build confidence in student which leads to realistic career choices and successful employment in the health care field • Promote inter- organizational relationships

• Recognize individual achievement • Promote involvement in current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival need of community, nation, and the world • Establish and maintain state associations in good standing with HOSA

HOSA Opportunities “What’s in it for Me? ” • INVOLVMENT – in a variety of chapter activities • RECOGNITION – through participation in competitive events • SCHOLARSHIPS • TRAVEL – regional, state and national activities • NETWORKING – with health care professionals, industry leaders, organizations, and associations

HOSA Opportunities • COMMUNICATIONS – through a series of publications • LEADERSHIP – opportunities for learning how to work effectively with others • CONFIDENCE - from active participation in HOSA activities

HOSA Conferences • Participate in competitive events that test competencies and related skills in chosen occupation on local, regional, state and national levels

HOSA Emblem • The Circle represents the continuity of health care • The Triangle represents the three aspects of humankind well-being; social, physical, and mental • The Hands represent the caring of each HOSA member

HOSA Colors • Navy Blue represents loyalty to the health care profession • Medical White represents purity of purpose • Maroon represents compassion of HOSA members

HOSA Motto • “THE HANDS OF HOSA MOLD THE HEALTH OF TOMORROW”

HOSA Creed • I Believe in the Health Care Profession. I believe in the profession for which I am being trained; and in the opportunities that my training offers. • I Believe in education. I believe that through education I will be able to make the greatest use of my skills, knowledge, and experience in order to become a contributing member of the health care team of my community. • I Believe in myself. I believe that by using the knowledge and skills of my profession I will become more aware of myself. Through fulfilling these goals, I will become a more responsible person. • I Believe that each individual is important in his or her own right; therefore I will treat each person with respect and love. To this end I dedicate my training, my skills and my self to serve others through HOSA.

Membership Categories • Active Membership • • • Secondary Postsecondary Collegiate Professional Alumni Honorary

Program of Work • The Program of Work (POW) is a plan of activities for the year. • It doesn’t need to be elaborate. • Activities can be added or revised during the year. • HOSA student members should take ownership of the Program of Work.

Types of Activities for POW • • • Career Related Activities Alumni Involvement Community Activities Benevolent Activities Social/Leadership Activities Fundraising

POW Planning Sheet • Prepare one sheet per goal • Goal 1: • Objectives • Activities • Resources • Time • Cost • Beginning/Completion Date • Product -

POW Monthly Plan July January August February September March October April November May December June

Membership Info… • Membership year is September 1 through August 31 • Total dues - $15. 00/year • National affiliation fee (dues) is $10 • State affiliation fee (dues) is $5 • KY-HOSA officers include: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Historian Parliamentarian

Membership Info… • KY-HOSA Advisor is Elizabeth Bullock • KY-HOSA Co-Advisor is Mary Kleber KY-HOSA Fall Leadership Conference - October • HOSA State Conference – March • National HOSA Conference – June • National Headquarters – Flower Mound, TX

References • HOSA Student Handbook • http: //www. hosa. org/natorg/Student. Handbook B. pdf • HOSA Handbook –section C (HOSA CD received each year with membership packet, 2009 attached) • Kentucky Statesman Award Study guide (attached) • New Advisor Handbook http: //www. hosa. org/advisor_handboo k. pdf